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Lecture Room 6

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

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Access To

  • Lecture Room 6 is located to your left on exiting the lift on the third floor of the Lecture Block.
  • There is an alternative entrance into the room that is only accessible via the right staircase.
    In order to reach Lecture Room 4 it is necessary to pass through either Lecture Room 6 or Lecture Room 5.
  • 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 6.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 136cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture room.
  • There is not step-free level access within the room.
  • The following areas have stepped access: there is tiered seating In the lecture theatre meaning that all rows of seating beyond the third row are accessed by either one or two 18cm steps.
    There are also two alternative sets of three 18cm steps to access the speaker's area, one with a handrail on the right going and one with a handrail on the left.
  • 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 visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • 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 at the front of the room.
  • 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.
  • All tables and some chairs are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
  • The lectern is height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.