Access guide for disabled users - Physiology Building
Contact Details
- Address
- Downing Street,
Cambridge CB2 3EG - Tel.
- 01223 333 899
- Fax
- 01223 333 840
- Web
- www.pdn.cam.ac.uk
Access Issues
- Contact
- Mr Alan Cattell
- Tel.
- 01223 333 895
- Fax
- 01223 333 840
- awc20@cam.ac.uk
Location, Services and Transport
Downing Site. See separate entry for Downing Site.
General Information
The Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience is the result of a recent merge between the Departments of Anatomy and Physiology. See also entries for the Anatomy building and the Craik-Marshall building.
Smoking
No smoking anywhere in the building.
Medical facilities
Two first aiders in the building, and first aid kits located around the building.
Emergency procedures
Evacuation chairs fitted. Fire evacuation details and other safety notices are given to all visitors.
Physical Access
Entrances
Level access to main entrance. Level access to back entrance into lift lobby, through automatic doors.
Number of floors
Nine levels in building, including half levels.
Lifts and stairs
Large passenger lift and wheelchair lift enable access to all floors, although some electric wheel chairs could be problematical so please check with Department before-hand.
Lecture theatres
Two steps up from main entrance to top of theatre. Wheelchair lift allows level access to bottom of theatre, with room for wheelchairs. Tiered bench seating, with wooden steps and no handrails.
Seminar/teaching rooms
All seminar rooms and most laboratories in the building accessible by lift.
Library
Wheelchair lift and passenger lift enable level access to library, through wide door. Carpeted inside, with plenty of workspace. Aisles are narrow and shelves are high, but staff will help.
Computer facilities
Computers available for use by Part 2 students in library, with level access from lift and plenty of space.
Toilets
Disabled toilets on C and H floors, accessible by lift.
Common rooms
Tea room for staff and Part 2 students, accessible by lift.
Visual Impairments
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs welcome.
Computer facilities
Currently no special hardware or software for visually impaired users.
Large print, Braille and audio
Large print information on prior request.
Library and magnification equipment
Photocopier available.
Signs and wayfinding
Good, clear signs, but the building itself is rather complicated.
Hearing Impairments
Induction loops
Induction loop in lecture theatre and seminar rooms.
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. Arrangements for members with Specific Learning Difficulties are on an individual basis, in conjunction with the Disability Resource Centre. Enquiries about the departmental resources should be directed to the Disability Liaison Officer (Mr Alan Cattell 333895 awc20@cam.ac.uk)
- Information about Disability Access Guide
- PDN access guide for disabled users
- Anatomy Building
- Physiology Building
- Quick Links...
- Downing Site access map
- Disability Resource Centre (DRC)