Faculty of Classics - University of Cambridge

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Disability Access Guide

Contact DLO@classics.cam.ac.uk

Telephone 01223 335 193
Fax 01223 335 409

Location, Services and Transport

Sidgwick Avenue. See separate entry for Sidgwick Site.

General Information

A small, friendly faculty with around thirty teaching staff. Access to the Faculty is generally good.

Smoking

No smoking anywhere in the building.

Medical facilities

First aiders available on Sidgwick Site.

Emergency procedures

Please report to enquiries desk if you will need assistance to evacuate. Four evacuation chairs on first floor.

Physical Access

Entrances

Three entrances, all with level access. Rather heavy doors. Reasonably low counter at enquiries desk.

Number of floors

Three floors in total, including ground floor.

Lifts and stairs

Large lift to all floors, located at entrance 3. All staircases have continuous handrails.

Lecture theatres

All lecture theatres accessible. One is tiered, with fold-down seats and tables, but room for a wheelchair at the back. Others are spacious, with level seating and moveable furniture.

Seminar/teaching rooms

All teaching rooms are either at ground level or have level access from lift. Generally spacious, with moveable seats and tables. Some awkward seats with fixed arm-rest style tables, but other furniture could be provided if necessary.

Library

Ground floor, with level access through two sets of double doors. Fixed tables and moveable chairs. Plenty of space, except between the large volumes shelves at the back. Staffed when open, and staff will help as necessary.

Computer facilities

Ground floor, in room off Library. Fairly spacious, with moveable chairs. Can get busy, but staff can arrange for you to use the four catalogue computers in the main library for internet access.

Toilets

Disabled toilets in main foyer and near entrance 3.

Common rooms

Undergraduate common room on first floor. Level access, plenty of space, and various types of furniture. Graduate common room on ground floor near entrance 1 is accessible.

Museum

See separate entry for the Museum of Classical Archaeology. First floor. Wheelchair entry is via a separate entrance and lift — advance notice is essential; telephone (3)35153 or (3)30402. Level, smooth and spacious inside.

Hearing Impairments

Induction loops

Portable induction loops are available to borrow. Arrange in advance with the Disability Liaison Officer.

Other

Specific Learning Difficulties and Mental Health Issues

Arrangements for members with Specific Learning Difficulties are on an individual basis, in conjunction with the Disability Resource Centre. Discuss your needs with the Disability Liaison Officer.

Planned Access Improvements

Some seating in lecture theatres may be replaced in the medium term.