Access Guide
Access To
- The Oak Lecture Theatre is located on the first floor of the Nucleus Building.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into Oak Lecture Theatre.
- There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
- The door has a locked extension leaf.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is a second single manual door which opens towards you.
- The door has a locked extension leaf.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- The second door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a rear entrance only, to Oak Lecture Theatre on the second floor. There is an exit on both floors opposite the entrance.
Teaching
- This is a lecture theatre.
- There is step-free level access to the back row only.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the rows of seating to the left, on entering from the first floor.
- The following areas have stepped access: the rear tiers to the right.
- 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 could not be tested 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, with unshaded light sources.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- There is tiered seating with no handrails at the ramp.
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located at the rear and to the front of the theatre.
- There is step-free access via a very easy ramp or slope to the designated space surveyed.
- Companions sit next to you.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: long tables.
- Some chairs and tables are fixed.
- Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The height of the speaker's desk/table is 92cm.
- The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
- This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.
- The rear tiers can be accessed from the second floor entrance.