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2.01 - Seminar Room

Geography (Old Infirmary), The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, 1 Drummond Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9XP

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  • 2.01 Seminar Room is located on the Second floor of Geography (Old Infirmary).
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, manual doors, automatic doors and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into 2.01 Seminar Room.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 105cm.
  • The doors have a low 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.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • Floor coverings are not even and could potentially cause a trip hazard.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • 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 without armrests.
  • 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 speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
  • This room has a television screen and a whiteboard.
  • There is wiring for the speaker's area which may serve as a trip hazard.
    There are two different speaker's desks in the room, one is height adjustable and the other has a height of 95cm.