Access Guide
Access To
- The room is on Level 2 NW corridor, to the left as you exit lift 001.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access, uneven surfaces, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- There is tactile and written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into Room 2.55 via either door.
- There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 91cm.
- The door has a medium visual contrast.
- There are two similar doors into the room opposite each other.
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 a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
- The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
- Floor coverings are not even and could potentially cause a trip hazard.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- 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 height of the speaker's desk/table is 94cm.
- The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
- This room has a projector screen.
- There is a portable IR hearing assistance system available. There are electrical socket covers and cables on the floor which may cause a trip hazard.