Access Guide
Access To
- PH.136 Bessborough Room is on the first floor of Parkstead House, to the rear of the building, off the Stair B stairwell.
- There is step-free access via the main access corridor along the right-hand side of the building between Stair D and Stair C.
- View information on Parkstead House (opens new tab).
- The most accessible route has a lift, slight ramps or slopes, manual doors and automatic doors.
- The distance from the Stair D lift is 65m.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into PH.136 Bessborough Room.
- There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 99cm.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
Teaching
- This is a teaching room.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- 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 vary due to the size of the space.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and lecture chairs.
- The height of the lectern is 95cm.
- The lectern is not height adjustable.
- This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.
- Floor level cabling could present a trip hazard.