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2.02 Faculty Room

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

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  • 2.02 Faculty Room is located on the second floor of Alison House.
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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 2.02 Faculty Room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • The door has 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 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 are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • 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.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 82cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • The lectern is height adjustable.
  • The lectern can be adjusted to a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • This room has a television screen.
  • There are trailing cables that may serve as a trip hazard.