Access Guide
Access To
- View information on East Pyne Hall (opens new tab) .
- The most accessible route has step-free level access and an elevator.
- There is step-free level access to enter.
- There is Braille, tactile and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door to enter opens outwards and has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the door opening is 2ft 7in (80cm).
- The right door was unlocked at the time of the survey.
There is a second set of double doors.
The doors open towards you and the opening width is 66in (167cm).
There is also an alternative stepped entrance giving access to the front of the lecture theatre.
There are 3 steps at the alternative entrance.
Room
- There is step-free level access in this area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to turn (5ft x 5ft - 152.5cm x 152.5cm).
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located at the front of the room.
- There is step-free access via ramp to the designated seating.
- A companion can sit beside or behind you.
- There are designated aisle seats.
- There is space for a service animal to rest.
- There are chairs with and without armrests and fixed lecture chairs in this area.
- There is tiered seating with ramps which have a wall mounted handrail.
- There is a clearly signed fixed assistive listening system.
- The assistive listening system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
- There is step-free access via ramp to the speaker's area.
- The height of the speaker's desk is 2ft 4in (71cm).
- The height of the lectern is 3ft 4in (102cm).
- Lighting levels are even.