Access Guide
Access To
- The lecture theatre is on the 4th floor of the Medical Education Centre.
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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 the Paderewski Lecture Theatre.
- There are double manual doors which open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 170cm.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- There are a second set of double manual doors which open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 170cm.
- The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
Teaching
- This is a lecture theatre.
- There is step-free level access to the speaker’s area and front row only.
- The following areas have stepped access: from second row to the back of the lecture theatre.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is tiered seating with no handrails at the steps.
- There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- 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 chairs are fixed.
- The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The lectern is height adjustable.
- The lectern can be adjusted to a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- This room has a projector screen.