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S.1

07 George Square, The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, Edinburgh, EH8 9JZ

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  • Room S.1 is located on the second floor of George Square, 07, to the right as you exit the west stairwell.
  • View information on George Square, 07 (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has steps, manual doors and automatic doors.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter room S.1.
  • There are double manual doors which open away from you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The width of the opening is 58cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a teaching room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • 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 and lecture chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The tables are fixed.
  • The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.