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RCH/037 Lecture Theatre

The Ron Cooke Hub, University of York, Campus East, Zone 8, York, YO10 5GE

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  • RCH/037 Lecture Theatre is located towards the rear of The Ron Cooke Hub on the ground and first floors. .
  • The entrance on the ground floor has two single push pad automatic doors.
    The entrance on the first floor has two sets of manual doors.
    The first set of doors on the first floor is double and has a width of 180cm the second is a single door with a width of 90cm. .
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and shiny flooring.
  • 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 RCH/037 Lecture Theatre.
  • There is a single automatic door which opens towards you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 110cm.
  • The width of the opening is 110cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 110cm.
  • There is a second single automatic door which opens towards you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 90cm.
  • The width of the opening is 110cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access to the front and back rows only.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: There is a slight ramp with a width of 115cm to access the speakers area. The ramp bypasses a 18cm step to access the speaker's area.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the rows of tiered seating.
  • 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 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 and 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 without armrests and lecture chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
  • 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 94cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.