Access Guide
Access To
- Room A10 is located on level A of Jadwin Hall.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access to enter.
- There is a platform lift for step-free access to the speaker's area at the front of the room.
- There is Braille, tactile and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door to enter opens outwards and has a low color contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the door opening is 4ft 5in (134cm).
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 is space for a service animal to rest.
- There are chairs with armrests and fixed desks in this area.
- The tables are at a suitable height for wheelchair users.
- There is tiered seating with steps which have a wall mounted handrail.
- There is a clearly signed fixed assistive listening system.
- There is step-free level access via lift to the speaker's area.
- The height of the lectern is 3ft (92cm).
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Elevator
- The elevator is located to the side of room A10 on level A of Jadwin Hall, opposite room A08.
- The elevator has a turning space of 2ft 6in x 4ft (76cm x 122cm) in front of it.
- The external elevator control buttons have a high color contrast.
- The external elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
- The elevator door has a high color contrast.
- The elevator door opening width is 2ft 7in (78cm).
- The internal dimensions of the elevator are 2ft 7in x 4ft 3in (80cm x 130cm).
- The internal elevator control buttons have a medium color contrast.
- The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
- The internal elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
- Internally the elevator has: a separate door to exit.
- Lighting levels are even within the elevator.
- This platform lift can be used to give step-free access to the front of room A10.
Access to the room from the lift is via a gap 35.5in (90cm) wide.
The door to access the lift is single, may require effort to open and opens towards you (pull).
