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Lecture Theatre A

James Clerk Maxwell Building, The University of Edinburgh, King's Buildings, Peter Guthrie Tait Road, Edinburgh, EH9 3FD

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Access To

  • Lecture Theatre A is located towards the front of the James Clerk Maxwell Building.
    Level 2 provides access to the front of the theatre and level 3 the rear.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • A lift is needed enroute to the Level 3 Entrance.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into Lecture Theatre A.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There are two sets of doors on the third level to access the theatre. The first set is a single door with a width of 84cm and the second set consists of a set of double doors with a width of 134cm.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access to the front and back rows only.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is tiered seating with steps that have a wall mounted handrail.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located at the front of the theatre accessed by the level 2 Lecture Theatre A entrance.
  • 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.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is 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 projector screen and a whiteboard.