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PO005 - Teaching Room

47-49 Old Elvet, Durham University, Durham, DH1 3LZ

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  • PO005 - Teaching Room is located towards the rear of 48 Old Elvet.
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  • The most accessible route has a slight ramp or slope, manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into PO005 - Teaching Room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • 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 not a hearing assistance system.
  • 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.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The chairs 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.