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PH.G17 William Morris Lecture Theatre

Parkstead House, University of Roehampton, Whitelands College, Holybourne Avenue, London, SW15 4JD

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  • PH.G17 William Morris Lecture Theatre is located on the ground floor of Parkstead House, to the rear-right of the building near the Whitelands Canteen.
  • View information on Parkstead House (opens new tab).
  • The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into PH.G17 William Morris Lecture Theatre.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second door to the left, and another to the right after the first set of doors.
  • This entrance provides access to the rear of the lecture theatre.
  • There is another entrance on the lower ground floor for access to the front of the lecture theatre.

Lecture Theatre

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is not step-free level access within the room.
  • The following areas have stepped access: all rows except the front and back row.
  • There is step-free level access to the back row, and step-free level access via the Stair C lift to the front row.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is tiered seating with no handrails at the steps.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located at the front and the rear of the lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
  • Companions sit next to you.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and lecture chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some chairs and tables 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 88cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: fixed lecture tables, and moveable lecture desks suitable for wheelchair users available on request.
  • Mats, floor level cabling and cable hatches in the flooring may present a trip hazard.