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Theo Chalmers Lecture Theatre

School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0SP

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  • The Theo Chalmers Lecture Theatre is located on Level 2 of the School of Clinical Medicine building and at the very end of the main corridor.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a steep ramp or slope and doors permanently held open.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope enter the front of Theo Chalmers Lecture Theatre.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • The slope bypasses the steps.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is an alternate stepped entrance at the very end of the School of Clinical Medicine corridor.
    This stepped entrance has 4 steps each being 17cm high and the doors open manually towards you and are 156cm wide.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access to the speaker’s area and front row only.
  • 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There is tiered seating with no handrails at the steps.
  • There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • All tables and some chairs are fixed.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the lectern is 95cm.
  • The lectern is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.