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Theatre B

Roscoe Building, The University of Manchester, Brunswick Street, Manchester, M13 9PL

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  • The lecture theatre is located on the right after the main entrance to the building.
  • The most accessible entrance to the lecture theatre is on the lower ground floor of the building.
    This entrance provides access to the front of the lecture theatre.
  • View information on Roscoe Building (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and automatic doors.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the lecture theatre.
  • There is a single automatic door which opens towards you.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 95cm.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.
  • There is an additional entrance to the rear of the lecture theatre on the ground floor of the building.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access to the back row only.
  • The following areas have stepped access: all rows except the back row.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Floor coverings are not even and could potentially cause a trip hazard.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • 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 behind you.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • The tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen.