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Connect Café

Nancy Rothwell Building, University of Manchester, Booth Street East, Manchester, M13 9QS

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  • Connect Café is located in Core 2 on the second floor of the Nancy Rothwell Building, next to the link into the Engineering Building B.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the Connect Café.
  • There is open plan access into this café.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus are wall-mounted and displayed on the counter.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The payment counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located at the front of the Connect Café area.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 92cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 72cm.
    • The counter has glazed screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
    • Some tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.