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W111 - Teaching Lab

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

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  • W111 - Teaching Lab is located on the ground floor of the West Building, towards the left of the building.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a platform lift, manual doors and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into W111 - Teaching Lab from the ground floor corridor.
  • There is a single manual door which is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a lab.
  • 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.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • 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: stools.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The 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.