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McIntyre Room

New College School of Divinity, The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, 1 Mound Place, Edinburgh, EH1 2LU

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  • McIntyre Room is located on floor 2 of the New College School of Divinity.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and doors permanently held open.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into McIntyre Room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 65cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a teaching room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is not 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.
  • There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • There is not 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 clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • This room has a television screen and a whiteboard.
  • Trailing cables from equipment could present a trip hazard.