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Lecture Theatre 3

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

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Access To

  • Lecture Theatre 3 is located on the first floor of the Ashworth Laboratories.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into Lecture Theatre 3.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 91cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: There is stepped access to the rows at the rear of the lecture theatre.
  • 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 is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • The tables 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 height of the speaker's desk/table is 87cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
  • This room has a television screen, a projector screen and a whiteboard.
  • Only part of the speaker's desk is height adjustable.