Access Guide
Access To
- The Lecture Theatre is located on level 2 and to the right as you exit the reception foyer in the Clifford Allbutt Building.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access to enter the Lecture Theatre.
- There is a single manual door which opens both ways.
- The door has an open extension leaf.
- The width of the opening is 113cm.
- The door has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a second single manual door which opens both ways.
- The door has an open extension leaf.
- The width of the opening is 112cm.
- The second door has a medium visual contrast.
- There is an identical alternative entrance to the Lecture Theatre available further along the corridor.
Teaching
- This is a lecture theatre.
- There is step-free level access to the speaker’s area and front row only.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- There is tiered seating with no handrails at the steps.
- There is a designated space for a wheelchair user.
- The designated space for a wheelchair user is located at the front row of the seating area.
- There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
- Companions sit next to you.
- There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- 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 height of the speaker's desk/table is 76cm.
- The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the lectern is 100cm.
- The lectern is not height adjustable.
- This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.