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BLT (Basement Lecture Theatre) - Doorway 6

Old Medical School, The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, Teviot Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9AG

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  • The BLT (Basement Lecture Theatre) is located in the Old Medical School - Doorway 6. Enter the building by Doorway 6, turn left through the doors, left through the doors marked Basement Lecture Theatre, then down the three steps and the Lecture Theatre is in front of you.
  • There is no step-free access to the Basement Lecture Theatre.
  • View information on Old Medical School - Doorway 6 (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has steps and manual doors.
  • There are 3 steps with no handrails.
  • The step markings are not clearly visible.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 21cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the Basement Lecture Theatre.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is not step-free level access within the room.
  • The following areas have stepped access: all of the seating rows.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor have a medium 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 and chairs without armrests.
  • 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 suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 90cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen.
  • The chairs without armrests in this room all have a fixed working ledge in front of them as a writing space or book/computer rest.