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1.20 - Jack Aitkin Room

Dugald Stewart Building, The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, 3 Charles Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9AD

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Access To

  • John Aitkin Room is located on floor 1 of the Dugald Stewart Building.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the John Aitkin Room.
  • There are double manual doors which opens towards you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • 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: lecture chairs.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 92cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.