Access Guide
Access To
- Lecture Theatre A is in Core 4 on the first floor of the Nancy Rothwell Building.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into Lecture Theatre A.
- There are double automatic doors which are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 200cm.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- There are a second set of double automatic doors which open towards you.
- The door has an open extension leaf.
- The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 90cm.
- The width of the opening is 106cm.
- The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
Teaching
- This is a lecture theatre.
- There is step-free level access to the front and back rows only.
- The following areas have stepped access: the staggered seating.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- 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 and the rear of the Lecture Theatre.
- There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
- 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 height of the speaker's desk/table is 77cm.
- This room has a television screen and a projector screen.