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TLC033 - Lecture Theatre

Teaching and Learning Centre, Durham University, South Road, Durham, DH1 3LS

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  • TLC033 - Lecture Theatre is located in the right hand side of the Teaching and Learning Centre.
  • There are two ways of getting into TLC033 - Lecture Theatre.
    The most accessible route to the wheelchair accessible seating is by taking the lift to the first floor and entering the theatre through the rear.
    There are two entrances from the first floor, found at the rear of the theatre.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and doors permanently held open.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into TLC033 - Lecture Theatre.
  • 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 85cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The door has an open extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access to the front and back rows only.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the lecture theatre standard seating 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 is tiered seating with no handrails at the steps.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located in the back row, at each rear corners of the theatre.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
  • Companions sit next to you and in front of you.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • The chairs and tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces 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 projector screen and a whiteboard.