Access Guide
Access To
- Lecture Theatre B can be accessed through the first and second floor of the University Place Building.
- The most accessible route has a lift and slight ramps or slopes.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is under 75cm wide with handrails on both sides.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free access via ramp into Lecture Theatre B.
- There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
- The door has a locked extension leaf.
- The width of the opening is 74cm.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a second single manual door which opens towards you.
- The door has a locked extension leaf.
- The width of the opening is 74cm.
- The second door has 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 step-free access via ramps or slopes: The front and rear end of the lecture theatre are accessed via ramps.
- 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.
- 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 rear end of the Lecture Theatre.
- There is sloped and stepped 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.
- The chairs and tables are fixed.
- Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The height of the lectern is 90cm.
- The lectern is not height adjustable.
- The lectern cannot be adjusted to a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.
