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Rainy Hall

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

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  • Rainy Hall is located on floor 1 of New College School of Divinity.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, a platform lift, manual doors and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into Rainy Hall.
  • There are double automatic doors which open towards you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 96cm.
  • The width of the opening is 105cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 95cm.

Teaching

  • This is a breakout space.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the speaker's area at the front is accessed via a slight ramp.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Floor coverings are not even and could potentially cause a trip hazard.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • There is 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 not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the lectern is 107cm.
  • The lectern is not height adjustable.