Access Guide
Access To
- The lecture theatre is located on Level 2 of the Boyd Orr Building, ahead as you enter.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into Lecture Theatre 1.
- There are double manual doors which open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 168cm.
- 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: upper rows beyond the fourth row.
- 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 medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- 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.
- There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
- Companions sit next to you and behind you.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and lecture chairs.
- Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
- All seating and desks are fixed.
- The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
- This room has a television screen, a projector screen and a whiteboard.