Access Guide
Access To
- Lecture Theatre D is located on Level 5 of the Boyd Orr Building, through to the right from the lift.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into Lecture Theatre D.
- There are double manual doors which open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 156cm.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
Teaching
- This is a lecture theatre.
- There is not step-free level access within the room.
- The following areas have stepped access: all rows of seating.
- 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 high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- There is tiered seating with no handrails at the steps.
- There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without 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 some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
- This room has a projector screen and a blackboard.