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0.17 Hunter Lecture Theatre

ECA Hunter Building, The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9DF

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Access To

  • 0.17 Hunter Lecture Theatre is located on floor O of the ECA Hunter Building on the ground floor.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into 0.17 Hunter Lecture Theatre.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a teaching room.
  • There is step-free level access to the back row only.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the speakers desk is accessed by two 17cm steps.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • 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.
  • There is tiered seating with no handrails at the steps.
  • There is a designated space for a wheelchair user.
  • The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located at the rear of the lecture theatre next to the entrance.
  • 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 chairs are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen.