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1.9 - Doorway 6

Old Medical School, The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, Teviot Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9AG

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  • 1.9 - Doorway 6 can be located in the Old Medical School, via Doorway 6 and take the lift to floor 1. Exit the lift to your right and move through the two manual doors in front of you. Room 1.9 is on your right.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into room 1.9.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a teaching room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor have a medium 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 and lecture chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 99cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a television screen and a whiteboard.