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1.08

Alison House, The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, 12 Nicolson Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9BH

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  • Room 1.08 is located on the first floor of Alison House.
    To access the room there is a wider entrance located within 1.07 Reading Room and a narrower entrance with 1.06 Student Common Room.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors, narrow walkways and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into room 1.08.
  • There are double manual doors which open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a teaching room.
  • 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 without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • This room has a whiteboard.