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MU006 - Teaching Room

Divinity House, Durham University, Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3RS

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Access To

  • MU006 - Teaching Room is located on the ground floor of Divinity House, right from the entrance.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into MU006 - Teaching Room.
  • 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 64cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a teaching room.
  • There is not step-free level access within the room.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the stage area.
  • 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 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.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 90cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.