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The Prospect Building - 112 - Sir Tom Cowie Lecture Theatre

The Prospect Building, University of Sunderland - Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter’s, St Peter's Way, Sunderland, SR6 0DD

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Location of Room(s)

  • Sir Tom Cowie Lecture Theatre - 112 is located to your right as you enter Prospect Building via the main entrance .
  • There is step free access from the Reg Vardy Centre via the bridge from the back of this lecture theatre to the lift on the second floor of the Reg Vardy Centre. to the Sir Tom Cowie Lecture Theatre - 112.
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for The Prospect Building please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for The Reg Vardy Centre please click here (new tab).
  • The highest row, at the back of the of the auditorium seating area has no seats on both sides.
    This area will allow wheelchair users to attend lectures using this area which is specifically assigned to them.
    Stepped access to this area is via the outside steps or the internal steps.
    Step free access to this area is via the bridge from the back of this lecture theatre to the lift on the second floor of the Reg Vardy Centre.
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Entrance (Step Free Access to Sir Tom Cowie Lecture Theatre)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the back of the auditorium.
    • This entrance gives access to the area allocated for wheelchair users, via the bridge from the Reg Vardy Centre.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 180cm.
  • Lift View
    • There is a lift to access this entrance.
    • The lift does bypass the ramp/slope.
    • The lift does bypass the step(s).
    • For further information on the lift, please consult the Reg Vardy Centre guide.

Lecture Theatre(s) (Sir Tom Cowie Lecture Theatre - 112)

  • Signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible on or near the door.
  • The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is not sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s) from the corridor.
  • The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
  • The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
  • The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the front and at the back.
  • There is ramped/sloped access to the designated spaces from an entrance.
  • There is a slight ramp/slope for access to the designated spaces.
  • There is not space for an assistance dog.
  • There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 86cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • The lectern is not height adjustable.
  • The lectern can be adjusted between the recommended heights of 80cm and 110cm (lowest part).
  • There is not staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
  • The steps to the staggered seating do not have handrails.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
  • There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
  • There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
  • The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 68cm.
  • A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
  • There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
  • The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are not even.
  • There is a loose covering over electrical plug socket box in the floor.