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Lecture Theatre A

Coupland 3, The University of Manchester, Coupland Street, Manchester, M15 6FH

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Access To

  • Lecture Theatre A is located on the ground floor of the Coupland Building 3.
  • There is stepped access to Lecture Theatre A from the ground floor and sloped access from the first floor.
  • View information on Coupland Building 3 (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has a lift, a very easy ramp or slope, automatic doors and shiny flooring.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter Lecture Theatre A.
  • There is a single automatic door which opens towards you.
  • The door has an open extension leaf.
  • The doors has a high visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is not step-free level access within the room.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the speakers area at the front and the lecture theatre 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 a handrail on the left going up the steps.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located towards the rear of the lecture theatre, just inside the accessible entrance.
  • 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 chairs and 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 88cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.