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CLC013 - The Arnold Wolfendale Lecture Theatre

Calman Learning Centre, Durham University, Stockton Road, Durham, DH1 3LE

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Access To

  • CLC013 - The Arnold Wolfendale Lecture Theatre is located on the ground floor of the Calman Learning Centre, in the corridor to the right as you enter.
  • View information on Calman Learning Centre (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, manual doors and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into CLC013 - The Arnold Wolfendale Lecture Theatre.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 158cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There are a second set of double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is an additional similar entrance to the right of the lecture theatre and the doors surveyed.

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 beyond the first row.
  • 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 at the front left of the lecture theatre.
  • 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: lecture chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: long tables and desks.
  • The 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 91cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a television screen, a projector screen and a whiteboard.