Access Guide
Access To
- 238 Harker 2 Lecture Room is located on the third floor of the east wing in the Department of Earth Sciences (Sedgwick Building).
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into 238 Harker 2 Lecture Room.
- There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
- The door has a locked extension leaf.
- The width of the opening is 83cm.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
- There is an alternate entrance into this room.
Teaching
- This is a lecture room.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Floor coverings are not even and could potentially cause a trip hazard.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The height of the speaker's desk/table is 74cm.
- The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
- This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.
- There is wiring on the floor which may serve as a trip hazard.