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PG20 - Teaching Room

Pemberton, Durham University, Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3RL

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Access To

  • PG20 - Teaching Room is located ahead and right from the main entrance on the ground floor of the Pemberton building.
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  • The most accessible route has a steep ramp or slope.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into PG20 - 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 69cm.
  • The doors have a high 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 speaker's area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working 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.
  • 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 height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not 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.