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A/EW/003 Lecture Theatre

Alcuin East Wing, University of York, Campus West, Zone 3, York, YO10 5NB

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Access To

  • A/EW/003 Lecture Theatre is located to your right on entrance to the Alcuin East Wing.
  • There are two entrances into the room labelled as AEW/003A and AEW003B.
    Only the A/EW/003A Lecture Theatre entrance has a platform lift which provides level access to the room.
    A/EW/003B Lecture Theatre provides stepped only access. .
  • View information on A/EW - Alcuin East Wing (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a platform lift and manual doors.
  • To view University of York's audio visual information about this room please click here.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access via lift into A/EW/003A Lecture Theatre .
  • The lift bypasses the steps.
  • There are 7 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm .
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located just inside the entrance to the room.
  • The distance from the A/EW/003A entrance is 1m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has a platform lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 86cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 98cm (width) x 145cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a ramp on exiting the lift on the lower level.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
  • 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: lecture chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • 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 91cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a television screen, a projector screen and a whiteboard.
  • Floor level wiring from equipment may serve as a trip hazard.