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Elsie Inglis Lounge

Chancellor's Building, The University of Edinburgh, 49 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh BioQuarter, Edinburgh, EH16 4TJ

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Access To

  • The Elsie Inglis Lounge is located to the rear of the Chancellor's Building on the ground floor.
  • View information on Chancellor's Building (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and manual gates.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the Elsie Inglis Lounge.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a breakout space.
  • 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 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: chairs with armrests, armchairs, sofas and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and high tables.
  • Some chairs are fixed.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is a sink at a height of 91cm in the kitchenette area.