Access Guide
Access To
- The Barnes Lecture Theatre is along the corridor to the right as you enter the venue.
- View information on Lecture Theatre Building (opens new tab) .
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
- The door has a locked extension leaf.
- The locked door can be opened on request .
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- The door has a medium visual contrast.
Teaching
- This is a lecture theatre.
- There is not step-free level access within the room.
- The following areas have stepped access: the majority of the seating area apart from the first two rows.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- 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.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- 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 in the front row on the right.
- There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
- Companions sit behind 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: desks.
- Some chairs and tables are fixed.
- Some 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 96cm.
- The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
- This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.
- There is an infrared (IR) hearing support system which is clearly signed. This can be accessed through additional hardware available from IT.
- Contact IT services by calling 01202 965 515.