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ER278 - Teaching Room

Elvet Riverside 2, Durham University, Court Lane, Durham, DH1 3JT

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  • ER278 - Teaching Room is located on the second floor of Elvet Riverside 2, in the corridor which leads to the Elvet Riverside 1 link.
  • View information on Elvet Riverside 2 (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into ER278 - Teaching Room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • The door has a high 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 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 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.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • 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.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • 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 90cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a television screen and a whiteboard.
  • Floor level cabling from the speaker's desk may present a trip hazard.