Access Guide
Access To
- ER201 - Lecture Theatre is located on the ground floor of Elvet Riverside 2, to the right as you enter.
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- 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 ER201 - 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 67cm.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- There are a second set of double manual doors which open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 134cm.
- The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting in the corridor between both sets of doors is poor as the lighting was not working during time of survey (August 2024).
There is another set of similar doors on the first floor, which will lead you to the rear of the lecture theatre.
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: the tiered seating.
- There is 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- 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 front row.
- 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.
- Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
- All chairs and some 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 91cm.
- The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
- This room has a television screen, a projector screen and a whiteboard.
- There is a second speaker's table at a height of 74cm.