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Meade Room

The Faculty of Economics (Austin Robinson Building), University of Cambridge, Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 9DA

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  • The Meade Room is located on the upper ground/mezzanine floor of the Marshall Library side of the Austin Robinson Building.
  • View information on Faculty of Economics (Austin Robinson Building) (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a stair lift and manual doors.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into Meade Room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a teaching room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • 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.
  • There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
  • Some surface heights are 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 96cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a television screen, a projector screen and a blackboard.
  • There is some loose cabling at the front of the room in the speaker's area which could present a trip hazard.