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D/L/028 Hendrix Hall

Derwent College Blocks J and L, University of York, Campus West, Zone 5, York, YO10 5DD

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Access To

  • The accessible entrance is located off the Derwent College Bar on the ground floor of Derwent College Block L. .
  • The accessible entrance to the hall is not in general use, it is generally used as an exit only.
    The main entrance to the hall is located off the main Derwent College Block L ground floor corridor. It provides stepped access by four 15cm steps with handrail on either side.
    There is an alternative single door entrance into the speaker's area from the Derwent College Block L - Annexe. .
  • View information on D/J & D/L - Blocks J & L (Derwent College) (opens new tab) .
  • View information on D/L/ Courtyard Bar (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a platform lift and a steep ramp or slope.
  • 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 into D/L/028 Hendrix Hall.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 180cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There are a second set of double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 172cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • The following areas have stepped access: There is tiered seating with stepped access in the hall, when the seating is down.
  • 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.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • 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 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 without armrests and lecture chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some chairs are fixed.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 96cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • The lectern is height adjustable.
  • The lectern can be adjusted to a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • This room has a projector screen, a whiteboard and a blackboard.
  • Tiered seating can be lowered to convert the hall into a lecture theatre.