Access Guide
Access To
- A1/LT1 is located on the left after entering from the main entrance on A floor of the Medical School.
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- The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
- 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 automatic door, which is push pad activated.
- The height of the push pad is 96cm.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 81cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a second, single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
- The height of the push pad is 86cm.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There are two sets of doors for entry with one being automatic via push pads and the other as manual.
- There are two set of doors to access the speaker's area step free. However, it is not in general use and marked as no entry.
A1/LT1
- There is not step-free level access throughout.
- The following areas have stepped access: the majority of the tiered seating and the speaker's area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Floor coverings are not even and could potentially cause a trip hazard.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- There is tiered seating.
- Tiered seating has stepped access.
- There are no handrails for the steps.
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located on the right after entering via the main entrance doors at the rear of the lecture theatre.
- Companions can sit next to you and behind you.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this room includes: desks and tables.
- Some tables are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
- This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.
- There is uneven floor covering in the speaker's area.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.