Access Guide
Access To
- MA315 Courtroom is located on the third floor of the Mandela Building, to the right of the building, near the right-hand stairs.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors and automatic doors.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into MA315 Courtroom.
- There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
- The door has a locked extension leaf.
- The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
Teaching
- This is a teaching room.
- There is not step-free level access within the room.
- The following areas have stepped access: a raised mock court bench area to the rear of the room with a 30cm high single step.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Floor coverings are not even and could potentially cause a trip hazard.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- Some tables are fixed.
- Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The height of the speaker's desk/table is 90cm.
- The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
- This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.
- Ventilation grilles and cable hatches in the flooring could present a trip hazard.