Access Guide
Access To
- Lecture Theatre 2 is located on the floor 1 of the Maurice Shock Building. .
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free access via ramp into Lecture Theatre 2.
- The ramp has a steep gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
- There is a single automatic door which opens towards you.
- The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 85cm.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.
- There are two alternative stepped entrances to the rear of the lecture theatre.
Teaching
- This is a lecture theatre.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the seating at the front of the lecture theatre is accessed via a steep ramp.
- The following areas have stepped access: There is a deep step between to access the seating at the front of the lecture theatre from the speaker's area which can be bypassed by the ramp.
- 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.
- 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.
- Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
- All desks and some seating are fixed.
- The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The height of the speaker's desk/table is 84cm.
- The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
- This room has a whiteboard.