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2.13 Lecture Theatre

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

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  • 2.13 Lecture Theatre is located on the second floor of Geography (Old Infirmary).
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, automatic doors and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into 2.13 Lecture Theatre.
  • There are double manual doors which open away from you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The width of the opening is 53cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a seminar room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the staggered seating.
  • 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 is tiered seating with no handrails at the steps.
  • 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, chairs without armrests and lecture chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some chairs are fixed.
  • 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 84cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.