Access Guide
Access To
- Room NK01 is located immediately to the left from the main entrance of the New King's Building.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into NK01.
- There are double manual doors which open towards you.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The locked door can be opened on request .
- The width of the opening is 64cm.
- The doors have a medium 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 upper seating rows and one of the whiteboards.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
- Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- 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 in the front row, to the left.
- There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
- Companions sit behind you and 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: desks.
- The desks 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 92cm.
- The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
- This room has a whiteboard and a projector screen.