Skip to main content
The new name for DisabledGo

1.4 - Reception Ante-Room

McEwan Hall, The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, 15 Bristo Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9AL

View Accessibility Symbols

Accessibility Symbols

For more information about what these symbols mean, view our Accessibility Symbols Guide.

Close this popup window.

Access Guide

Show Easy Read

Access To

  • 1.4 Reception Ante-Room is located to the rear left of McEwan Hall on the first floor next to the Reception Room.
  • Step-free access is only available via the Reception Room Lift and by travelling through the Reception Room.
  • View information on McEwan Hall (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, a slight ramp or slope, manual doors, shiny flooring and patterned flooring.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access 1.4 Reception Ante-Room.
  • There are double manual doors which open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 142cm.
  • The doors have a low 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.
  • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • Floor coverings are not even and could potentially cause a trip hazard.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • The fireplace and the edge of the carpet may serve as a trip hazards.