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DH-D16 - Vane Tempest

Dunelm House, Durham University, New Elvet, Durham, DH1 3AN

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Access To

  • DHD16 - Vane Tempest is located on floor D of Dunelm House.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into DH-D16 - Vane Tempest.
  • There are double manual doors which open away from you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • The following areas have stepped access: there are three 18cm steps to access the speakers area.
  • 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 not even and could potentially cause a trip hazard.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • 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 69cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a television screen and a whiteboard.