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OE29-105 - Teaching Room

29 Old Elvet, Durham University, Durham, DH1 3HN

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  • OE29-105 - Teaching Room is located on the first floor of 29 Old Elvet, at the top of the main staircase and to the left.
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  • The most accessible route has steps, manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into OE29-105 - 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.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • 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.
  • 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 and desks.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 88cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a television screen and a whiteboard.