Access Guide
Access To
- CG91 - Arthur Holmes Lecture Theatre is located on the ground floor of the Chemistry Building, turn left on exiting the lift and at the end of the corridor turn left.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into CG91 - Arthur Holmes Lecture Theatre.
- There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
- The door has a locked extension leaf.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- 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 tiered seating.
- 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.
- The flooring is patterned.
- 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 at the front of the lecture theatre, 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.
- The 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, a projector screen and a whiteboard.