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Martin Cohen Lecture Theatre

CRUK Cambridge Research Institute, University of Cambridge, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0XY

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Access To

  • The Martin Cohen Lecture Theatre entrance is located on the ground floor and on the right side of the CRUK Cambridge Research Institute reception foyer.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter the Martin Cohen Lecture Theatre.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 134cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There are a second set of double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 154cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.

Access To (Lecture Theatre Lift)

  • The entrance to the lecture theatre lift is located on the ground floor and on the right side of the CRUK Cambridge Research Institute reception foyer.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter the lecture theatre lift.
  • There is a single manual door which is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 112cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The second door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is an alternative entrance in between the lecture theatre entrance first and second door that bypasses the first door.
    This entrance opens away and is 150cm wide.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located on the left side of the lecture theatre.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from CRUK Cambridge Research Institute main entrance is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • Floors -1 and ground are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low colour contrast.
  • The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 97cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 112cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the staggered seating.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • 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, with 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 seats on the right side of the lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access via lift 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.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • The chairs are fixed.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the lectern is 94cm.
  • The lectern is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.