Access Guide
Access To
- McCosh 50 - Helm Auditorium is located on the second floor of McCosh Hall, to the right as you exit the elevator.
- View information on McCosh Hall (opens new tab) .
- The most accessible route has step-free level access, an elevator and raised thresholds.
- 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 medium color contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the door opening is 3ft 1in (95cm).
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 in the front row of seating.
- There is step-free level access to the designated seating.
- A companion can sit beside or behind the wheelchair user.
- There is space for a service animal to rest.
- There are fixed lecture chairs in this area.
- There is tiered seating.
- There is step-free access via ramp to the speaker's area.
- The height of the lectern is 3ft 5in (105cm).
- Lighting levels are even.
- The ramp to access the speaker's area overcomes 4 steps with handrails on both sides.
There are 2 stairways in the rear corners of the room which give access to a balcony level.
Each stairway has 19 steps.
The steps have handrails on both sides, except from the landing up where the handrail is only on the opposite side to the wall.