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Lecture Theatre 1 - GW19

Department of Computer Science and Technology (William S Gates Building), University of Cambridge, 15 JJ Thomson Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 0FD

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Access To

  • Lecture Theatre 1 - GW19 is located on the ground floor of the William S Gates building, on the right after the main entrance.
  • View information on Department of Computer Science and Technology (William S Gates Building) (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and patterned flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into Lecture Theatre 1 - GW19.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 174cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There are a second set of double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 180cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is also stepped access to the rear of the lecture theatre on the first floor.
    There is a slope with a slight gradient between the first and second set of doors on the first floor.

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: all areas except the speaker's area and the front row.
  • 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 low visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • 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.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
  • Companions sit next to you.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • The chairs and tables are fixed.
  • The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.
  • There are no tables suitable for wheelchair users.