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Lecture Theatre 1.1

Kilburn Building, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL

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Access To

  • Kilburn Lecture Theatre 1.1 is located on the lower first floor of the Kilburn Building.
  • View information on Kilburn Building (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and a platform lift.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into Kilburn Lecture Theatre 1.1.
  • There are double automatic doors which open away from you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 85cm.
  • The width of the opening is 142cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.
  • There is a second single automatic door which opens towards you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 90cm.
  • The width of the opening is 107cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 85cm.
  • There is stepped access to the rear of the lecture theatre from the lower first floor.
    There is step-free level access via lift to the rear of the lecture theatre from the first floor.
    There are automatic and manual doors via this route.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the tiered seating.
  • 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 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 without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • All chairs and some tables are fixed.
  • 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 85cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.
  • There is step-free level access to the speaker's area at the front and the first 2 rows only.