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Lecture Theatre 100

Joseph Black Building, The University of Edinburgh, King's Buildings, David Brewster Road, Edinburgh, EH9 3FJ

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Access To

  • Lecture Theatre 100 is located on the ground floor, off the central corridor in the Joseph Black Building.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, manual doors, doors permanently held open and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into Lecture Theatre 100.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 94cm.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access to the speaker’s area and front row only.
  • 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.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There is tiered seating with no handrails at the steps.
  • There is a designated space for a wheelchair user.
  • The designated space for a wheelchair user is located in the middle of the front row.
  • 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.
  • The chairs and tables 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 83cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.