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ER140 - Lecture Theatre

Elvet Riverside 1, Durham University, 83 New Elvet, Durham, DH1 3JT

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Access To

  • ER140 - Lecture Theatre is located on the ground floor of Elvet Riverside 1, ahead and to the left as you enter the main entrance.
  • View information on Elvet Riverside 1 (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 ER140 - Lecture Theatre.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There are a second set of double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 155cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access to the back row only.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the majority of the tiered seating and the speaker's desk area.
  • There is not 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, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is tiered seating with no handrails at the steps.
  • There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and lecture chairs.
  • 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 height of the speaker's desk/table is 90cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a television screen, a projector screen and a whiteboard.
  • There are two sets of similar entrance doors to enter room ER140 - Lecture Theatre.
    The speaker's desk area is located on a stepped access platform.