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The Frank and Katherine May Lecture Theatre is located towards the right of the Henry Wellcome Building on the ground floor.
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The most accessible route has step-free level access, a platform lift, manual doors and shiny flooring.
There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
There is step-free level access via lift into the Frank and Katherine May Lecture Theatre.
The lift bypasses the steps.
There are 8 steps with handrails on both sides.
The handrails are easy to grip.
The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
The steps are clearly marked.
The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
The height of the highest step is 18cm.
The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
There are two similar flights of stairs to access the lecture theatre, one to the left and one to the right, each leading to a similar entrance door.
There is a single automatic door which opens towards you.
The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 90cm.
The width of the opening is 100cm.
The door has a high visual contrast.
There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.

The lift surveyed is located to the left of the steps into Frank and Katherine May Lecture Theatre.
This lift is a platform lift.
The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
The ground floor of the building and the rear level of the lecture theatre are accessed by this lift.
The lift door has a high visual contrast.
The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
The lift door opening width is 90cm.
The internal dimensions of the lift are 145cm (width) x 110cm (depth).
The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

This is a lecture theatre.
There is step-free level access throughout the room.
The following areas have stepped access: the speaker's area and all rows of the tiered seating apart from the rear 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.
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 of the lecture theatre.
There is step-free level 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 and lecture chairs.
Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
Some seating and desks 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 height of the speaker's desk/table is 95cm.
The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
This room has a projector screen.
There is a step level change in the speaker's area that could serve as a trip hazard.