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Lecture Theatre 1

Ashworth Laboratories, The University of Edinburgh , King's Buildings, Charlotte Auerbach Road, Edinburgh, EH9 3FL

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Access To

  • Lecture Theatre 1 is located on the ground floor of the Ashworth Laboratories.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp into Lecture Theatre 1.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 71cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • The locked leaf can be unlocked to provide a 142cm entrance.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • 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 low 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 front of the 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 and lecture chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • Some chairs are fixed.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
  • The lectern is height adjustable.
  • The lectern can be adjusted to a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • This room has a television screen and a whiteboard.