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W215

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

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Access To

  • Room W215 is located on the second floor of the West Building, in the corridor to the right as you enter via the South Entrance.
  • View information on West Building (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is pictorial and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter room W215.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 68cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a seminar room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (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 are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • 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.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are 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 television screen and a whiteboard.
  • A designated seating area can be created by removing one of the front desks.