Access Guide
Access To
- Larch 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, a lift and automatic doors.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into the Larch Lecture Theatre.
- There is a single manual door which open towards you.
- The door has a locked extension leaf.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- The door 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 to Larch Lecture Theatre as shown in the photograph.
There are four steps at this entrance.
The height of the steps are 12cm.
The depth of the steps are 28cm.
Teaching
- This is a lecture theatre.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the front and rear of the lecture theatre.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- 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 to the front and the rear of the lecture theatre.
- There is step-free level access 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 and height adjustable tables.
- The chairs are fixed.
- The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The height of the speaker's desk/table is 93cm.
- The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
- This room has a projector screen.