Access Guide
Access To
- The Large Lecture Theatre is located on the Lower Ground Floor of the Geography School, to the right and ahead as you exit the Accessible Entrance Platform Lift.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access, a platform lift, manual doors and automatic doors.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access via lift into the lecture theatre.
- There are 3 steps with a handrail on the right going up.
- The handrail is easy to grip.
- The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 16cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- The platform lift bypasses the steps into the lecture theatre, providing step-free level access.
- There are double automatic doors which open towards you.
- The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 85cm.
- The width of the opening is 136cm.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 85cm.
- There are a second set of double manual doors which open towards you.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The width of the opening is 64cm.
- The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
Teaching
- This is a lecture theatre.
- There is step-free level access to the speaker’s area and front row only.
- The following areas have stepped access: all seating beyond the first row.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- Floor coverings are not even and could potentially cause a trip hazard.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- There is tiered seating with no handrails at the steps.
- There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
- Some chairs and tables are fixed.
- Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The height of the speaker's desk/table is 91cm.
- The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the lectern is 115cm.
- The lectern is not height adjustable.
- This room has a projector screen and a blackboard.
- There are cable coverings as trip hazards at the front of the lecture theatre.
Lift (Large Lecture Theatre)
- The lift surveyed is located to the right of the steps into the Large Lecture Theatre.
- This lift is a platform lift.
- The distance from the Accessible Entrance is 10m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access, a platform lift and automatic doors.
- The lift door has a low visual contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 78cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 104cm (width) x 134cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
- Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
- Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
View
- The toilet surveyed is located to the left and ahead as you exit the Large Lecture Theatre.
- The distance from the Large Lecture Theatre is 13m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and a platform lift.
- There is step-free level access via lift into the facility.
- There are 3 steps with a handrail on the left going down.
- The handrail is easy to grip.
- The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 16cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- The Large Lecture Theatre platform lift bypasses the steps.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 89cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
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Dimensions and Features
View
- The dimensions of the cubicle are 145cm (width) x 230cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space on the right is 82cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 88cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 122cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.