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D243A - Teaching Room

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

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  • D243A - Teaching Room is on the first floor, at the front of the Dawson building.
    The room is located at the back of, and accessed through D243 - Archaeology Isotopes Laboratory.
  • View information on Dawson Building (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into D243A - Teaching Room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 72cm.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.

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.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: 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.