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Lecture Theatre 40

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

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Access To

  • Lecture Theatre 40 is located on the ground floor of the Joseph Black Building.
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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 level access into Lecture Theatre 40.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 93cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There are two similar entrances into the room.

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 was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • 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 84cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.