Access Guide
Access To
- G26 Lecture Theatre is located on the ground floor of Murchison House, in the corridor to the right, just past the south lifts.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access, manual doors and shiny flooring.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access to the rear of the lecture theatre and the accessible seating.
- There are double manual doors which open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 170cm.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is also a single manual door at the front of the lecture theatre, this is accessed via a steep ramp.
Teaching
- This is a lecture theatre.
- There is not step-free level access within the room.
- The following areas have stepped access: the second, third and fourth and fifth rows of staggered seating.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- 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.
- There is tiered seating with no handrails at the steps.
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located at the beginning of the rear right row of the seating.
- 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: lecture chairs.
- Furniture available in the room includes: long 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 85cm.
- The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
- This room has a projector screen and a blackboard.