Access Guide
Access To
- Seminar Room 1 is located on the first floor of the Alison Richard Building, ahead from the lift.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into Seminar Room 1.
- There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- The door has a medium visual contrast.
Teaching
- This is a seminar 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, with unshaded light sources.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and lecture chairs.
- The height of the speaker's desk/table is 86cm.
- The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
- The lectern is height adjustable.
- The lectern can be adjusted to a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.
- There are raised plug socket cover throughout the room which present a trip hazard.