Access Guide
Access To
- The Arthur M. Wood Auditorium is located on the second floor of McCosh Hall, at the far end of the building from the elevator.
To access the room from the elevator, you need to go through Auditorium 46 into Auditorium 28. - View information on McCosh Hall (opens new tab) .
- The most accessible route has an elevator and raised thresholds.
- There is step-free level access to enter.
- There is 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 door requires effort to open.
- The width of the door opening is 4ft 11in (150cm).
Room
- There is step-free access in this area via ramps/slopes.
- 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 rear of the auditorium.
- There is step-free access via ramp to the designated seating.
- A companion can sit next to you.
- There is space for a service animal to rest.
- There are chairs with armrests and armchairs in this area.
- There is tiered seating.
- There is stepped access to the speaker's area.
- The height of the lectern is 3ft 5in (103cm).
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- There are 2 sets of 19 steps at the back of the auditorium, leading up to the balcony.
These steps have handrails on both sides.