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Maurice Shock Building - Lecture Theatre 1

Maurice Shock Building, University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester, LE1 7HG

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Access To

  • Lecture Theatre 1 is located on the ground and floor 1 of the Maurice Shock Building.
  • The accessible entrance to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre is located on the ground floor. This entrance has automatic doors.
  • The entrance to the rear of the lecture theatre is located on floor 1 and has two sets of manual double doors.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and automatic doors.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into Lecture Theatre 1 on the ground floor.
  • There are double automatic doors which open away from you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 90cm.
  • The width of the opening is 135cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.
  • There are a second set of double automatic doors which open towards you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 90cm.
  • The width of the opening is 135cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access to the front and back rows only.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the rows of tiered seating between the first and the last row.
  • 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.
  • There is tiered seating with no handrails at the steps.
  • There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
  • Some seating and desks are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 91cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • The lectern is height adjustable.
  • The lectern can be adjusted to a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.