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Lecture Room 2

Lecture Block, University of Cambridge, Sidgwick Site, Sidgwick Avenue, CB3 9DA

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Access To

  • Lecture Room 2 is located on the first floor of the Lecture Block.
  • There is alternative step-free entrance from the lower part of Lecture Theatre 1, consisting of an unmarked single door with a width of 84cm.
    There is a similar door from Lecture Room 1 within the speaker's area which has level access via a platform lift.
  • View information on Lecture Block (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and shiny flooring.
  • There is Braille, tactile, written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into Lecture Room 2.
  • 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 68cm.
  • The doors have a high 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: There are three deep steps with a handrail on the left to access the speaker's area.
    There are 16 steps to access the balcony with an additional four steps to reach the lower part of the balcony at the front.
  • 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 even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located at the front and rear of the seating area.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
  • Companions sit next to you.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 89cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.