Access Guide
Access To
- Lecture Theatre 1 is located on the first floor of The Exchange building ahead from the lift.
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- The distance from the lift is 6m.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access to enter.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens towards you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 104cm.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
- There is a second, single manual door.
- The door opens towards you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- There is a locked extension leaf.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
Teaching
- There is not step-free level access throughout.
- The following areas have stepped access: all rows of tiered seating before the last row and the speaker's area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- There is tiered seating.
- Tiered seating has stepped access.
- There are wall mounted handrails on both sides of the room.
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located at the rear of the lecture theatre.
- Companions can sit behind you.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
- The tables are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The lectern is not height adjustable.
- The height of the lectern is 96cm.
- This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.
- The lecture theatre has a fixed hearing loop.
