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Student Support Office 1.07

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

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Access To (Student Support Office 1.07)

  • Student Support 1.07 is located on the first floor of George Square, 50, to the right as you exit the lift, beyond the stairs.
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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 Student Support Office 1.07.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Reception (Student Support Office 1.07)

  • The reception is located ahead as you enter the Student Support Office.
  • The distance from Student Support Office 1.07 entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 73cm.
  • The reception has windows, glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.

Access To (Student Support Meeting Rooms)

  • The Student Support Meeting Rooms (1.10, 1.11, 1.13 and 1.14) are located on the first floor of George Square, 50, to the rear right from the lift.
  • View information on George Square, 50 (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the Student Support meeting rooms.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The doors has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a waiting area prior to the rooms.

Teaching (Student Support Meeting Room 1.13)

  • This is a meeting room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • 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, with 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 without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.