Access Guide
Access To
- Lecture Room 6 is located on the first floor of the Department of Engineering (Baker Building), ahead and to the left as you exit the lift.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors and shiny flooring.
- The most accessible route is step-free level access via the lift but this was out of use at the time of the survey (July 2024). The most accessible route when the lift is out of use is stepped access via the main staircase.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into the lecture theatre.
- There are double manual doors which open towards you.
- The door has a locked extension leaf.
- The width of the opening is 88cm.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is a keycard scanner outside the lecture room at a height of 120cm.
Teaching
- This is a lecture room.
- There is step-free level access to the speaker’s area and front row only.
- The following areas have stepped access: seating beyond the first row.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The flooring consists of deep pile carpet.
- Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- There is tiered seating with no handrails at the steps.
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located in the front row of seating, to the left of the lecture room.
- 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, chairs without armrests and lecture chairs.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
- Some chairs and tables are fixed.
- The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
- This room has a television screen, a projector screen and a whiteboard.
