Access Guide
Access To
- 4.07 Newhaven Lecture Theatre is located on the third floor of 13-15 South College Street.
- View information on South College Street, 13-15 (opens new tab).
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into the lecture theatre.
- There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 106cm.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
- There are two entrances into the lecture theatre, one at the front left and one at the front right.
- The information in this section relates to the front left entrance.
Lecture Theatre
- This is a lecture theatre.
- There is step-free level access to the speaker’s area and front row only.
- The following areas have stepped access: the tiered seating from the second row back.
- 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, with unshaded light sources.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- There is tiered seating with steps that have a wall mounted handrail.
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located in the front row.
- There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
- Companions sit next to you and behind you.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and lecture chairs.
- Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
- The desks are fixed.
- The surface heights are not 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 90cm.
- The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
- The lectern is height adjustable.
- The lectern cannot be adjusted to a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- This room has a projector screen and a blackboard.
- The floor coverings are not even due to the presence of recessed floor power boxes. These plastic covers may not sit perfectly flush with the surrounding flooring, creating a potential trip hazard.