Access Guide
Access To
- Lecture Theatre B is located in Core 4 of the Nancy Rothwell Building and can be accessed from the first and second floors.
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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 B.
- There are double manual 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.
- The second set of doors on the first floor are push pad activated to exit.
There is an alternative entrance to the rear of the theatre on the second floor.
This entrance consists of a single set of automatic double doors. These doors are often left permanently held open.
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 rear of the theatre.
- 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 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 97cm.
- The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
- This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.