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D/L/117

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

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Access To

  • D/L/117 is located on the landing on a staircase between the first and second floor of Derwent College Block L. .
  • View information on D/J & D/L - Blocks J & L (Derwent College) (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has a lift, a steep ramp or slope, steps and manual doors.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is stepped access into D/L/117.
  • There are 8 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails 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 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The room can also be reached via stairs from the second floor of Derwent College L Block.
  • To view University of York's audio visual information about this room please click here.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • The doors have a high 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 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.
  • There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The surface heights are 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 95cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a television screen and a whiteboard.
  • Wiring for the speaker's desk may serve as a trip hazard.