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SCS Meeting Room

13-15 South College Street, The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, South College Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9AA

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  • The SCS Meeting Room is located on the ground floor of 13-15 South College Street, at the rear of the student hub.
  • View information on South College St, 13-15 (opens new tab).
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, slight ramps or slopes, uneven surfaces and manual doors.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the SCS Meeting Room.
  • There are double manual doors which open away from you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 93cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.

SCS Meeting Room

  • This is a meeting room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • 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 high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • 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, chairs without armrests and riser recliner chairs.
  • 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.
  • The floor coverings are not even due to the presence of recessed floor power boxes. These plastic covers may not sit perfectly flush with the surrounding flooring, creating a potential trip hazard.