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W103

West Building, Durham University, Lower Mountjoy, South Road, Durham, DH1 3LE

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Access To

  • Room W103 is located on the first floor of the West Building, in the left corridor as you enter via the ramped South Entrance.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter room W103.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 158cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access to the speaker’s area and front row only.
  • The following areas have stepped access: all rows of seating except the front row.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (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 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 front row of the lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
  • Companions sit next to 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: tables.
  • All chairs and some tables 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, a projector screen and a whiteboard.
  • The designated seating area is created by removing one of the front desks.