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D006 - Teaching Room

Dawson Building, Durham University, Lower Mountjoy, South Road, Durham, DH1 3LE

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  • D006 - Teaching Room is located on the basement floor of the Dawson Building, opposite the lift.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into D006 - Teaching Room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The door has an open extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • The room is a L-shaped with a small entrance area that leads into the classroom area. There isn't turning space at the entry area, but there is in the main area.

Teaching

  • This is a teaching room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • 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 are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: riser recliner chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: high tables.
  • The tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • This room has a whiteboard.
  • Height of the underside of high tables is 90cm.
    Height of the table surfaces is 92cm.