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Auditorium

Faculty of Education (Mary Allan Building), School of the Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 8PH

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Access To

  • The Auditorium is located to the left and left again as you enter the building through the main entrance.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter the Auditorium.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 156cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • 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 79cm.
  • The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the stage.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Floor coverings are not even and could potentially cause a trip hazard.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located at the front and back of the room.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
  • Companions sit next to you, behind you and in front of you.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and lecture chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables, coffee tables and desks.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the lectern is 107cm.
  • The lectern is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen.
  • Potential trip hazards in the room include boxes and cables on the floor and stage.