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Screening Room G.04

50 George Square, The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, Edinburgh, EH8 9JU

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Access To

  • Screening Room G.04 is located on the ground floor of George Square, 50, at the end of the corridor on the left as you enter.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, doors permanently held open and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into Screening Room G.04.
  • 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 77cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the rear 4 rows of seating.
  • There is 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 medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • 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 lecture chairs.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 90cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • The lectern is height adjustable.
  • The lectern cannot be adjusted to a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.
  • There is a cable near the speaker's desk which may be a trip hazard.