Access Guide
Access To
- The John Casken Theatre is located on the second floor of the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.
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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 to access the John Casken Lecture Theatre.
- There are double manual doors which open away from you.
- The door has a locked extension leaf.
- The width of the opening is 70cm.
- The 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: the tiered seating.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
- The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
- Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- There is tiered seating with no handrails at the steps.
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located at the front.
- 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 with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
- Some tables are fixed.
- The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
- This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.