Access Guide
Access To
- The room is located on Level 4, Wing D, to the left as you exit lift 005.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- There is tactile, written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There are double manual doors which open towards you.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The width of the opening is 89cm.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is a card reader/key pad at a height of 105cm high.
Room (Collaboration Event Space)
- The room is located on level 4 Wing D.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, riser recliner chairs, benches and high stools.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables and long tables.
- Some tables are fixed.
- Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- This room is a a multi-function collaboration space.
The room has a television, computer terminals an a whiteboard.
There are electrical socket covers and cables on the floor which may cause a trip hazard.