Access Guide
Access To
- The Hopkinson Lecture Theatre is on floor 1 of the Phoenix Building, to the right as you reach the top of the stairs.
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- The most accessible route has steps, manual doors and narrow walkways.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There are double manual doors which open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 134cm.
- The 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 behind the 2nd row.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- 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 with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
- Some chairs and tables are fixed.
- 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 92cm.
- The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
- This room has a projector screen and a blackboard.