Access Guide
Access To
- 3.12 Level 3 Open Area is located on the third floor of Appleton Tower.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and automatic doors.
- There is key card access into the School of Informatics.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into 3.12 Level 3 Open Area.
- There are double manual doors which open towards you.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 103cm.
- The width of the opening is 78cm.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 104cm.
Teaching
- This is a breakout space.
- 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.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
- The walls and floor have a low 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: sofas, stools and high stools.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
- Some chairs are fixed.
- The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- This room has a whiteboard.