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JMCC Concourse

John McIntyre Conference Centre, The University of Edinburgh, Pollock Halls of Residence, 18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AY

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  • The concourse is located on floor 1 of the John McIntyre Conference Centre, to the right as you exit the main lift.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter the concourse.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 158cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a similar set of doors to enter from Centro.

Teaching

  • 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.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • 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 suitable for wheelchair users.