Access Guide
Access To
- D110 - Lecture Theatre is on the ground floor of the Dawson Building.
From the main entrance to the building, D110 - Lecture Theatre is on the right along the main corridor. - View information on Dawson Building (opens new tab) .
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into D110 - 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 78cm.
- 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: all tiered seating beyond the first row.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- 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.
- 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 first (front) row of seating with adjustable tables.
- 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 and benches.
- Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
- Some 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 lectern is height adjustable.
- The lectern can be adjusted to a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- This room has a television screen, a projector screen and a whiteboard.
