Access Guide
Access To
- Lecture Theatre BY-01-021 is located on floor 1 of Lady Byron.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors, doors permanently held open and shiny flooring.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into Lecture Theatre BY-01-021.
- There are double manual doors which open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 156cm.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
Teaching
- This is a lecture theatre.
- There is step-free level access to the speaker’s area and front row only.
- The following areas have stepped access: all rows of tiered seating beyond 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 even with no trip hazards.
- The walls and floor have a high visual 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 with no handrails at the steps.
- There is a designated space for a wheelchair user.
- The designated space for a wheelchair user is located in the front row.
- There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
- Companions sit next to you and behind you.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
- All seating and some desks are fixed.
- The surface heights are not 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 71cm.
- The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the lectern is 81cm.
- The lectern is not height adjustable.
- This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.