Access Guide
Access To
- CG60 - Lecture Theatre is located on the ground floor of the Chemistry Building, directly ahead from the rear entrance (to the right of the Palatine Building).
Bearing right through double manual doors, the entrance to the front of the lecture theatre is to the directly to the left. - There is stepped access the rear of the lecture theatre, ahead and a slightly to the left.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into CG60 - Lecture Theatre.
- There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
Teaching
- This is a lecture theatre.
- There is step-free level access to the speaker’s area and front row only.
- The following areas have stepped access: the rear of the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
- 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.
- 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 to the front of the room, in front of the speaker's desk.
- There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
- Companions sit next to you and behind you.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable tables and desks.
- Some chairs and tables are fixed.
- Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The height of the speaker's desk/table is 90cm.
- The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
- This room has a television screen and a whiteboard.
- All of the front row is designated seating with height adjustable desks.