Access Guide
Access To
- 0.51 Jean Thomas Lecture Theatre is on Floor 0 of the Sanger Building and is located to the right as you exit Lift 2.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors and shiny flooring.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into 0.51 Jean Thomas Lecture Theatre.
- There are 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 75cm.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
Teaching
- This is a lecture theatre.
- There is step-free level access to the front and back rows only.
- The following areas have stepped access: the speakers' area and seating between the back and front rows.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
- Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
- The walls and floor have a high 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 designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located on the back row of the lecture theatre.
- There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
- Companions sit next to you and behind you.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests, lecture chairs and high stools.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- All tables and some chairs are fixed.
- The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The height of the lectern is 101cm.
- The lectern is not height adjustable.
- This room has a projector screen.
- There is a platform lift for step-free access to the front row, but it was out of use at the time of the survey (31/07/24).