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GA.056 Blended Theatre 1

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

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Access To

  • GA.056 is located in Core 4 on the ground floor of the Nancy Rothwell Building.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into GA.056 Blended Lecture Theatre 1.
  • There are double manual doors which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 210cm.
  • The doors have a low 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: the staggered seating beyond the front row.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Floor coverings are not even and could potentially cause a trip hazard.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • 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 with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 72cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • The lectern is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a television screen and a projector screen.
  • Wiring for the speaker's desk may serve as a trip hazard.