Access Issues Contact
- Ms Judith Weik
- Tel.
- 01223 769328
- Fax
- 01223 769 329
- jw571@cam.ac.uk
- Website
- http://www.african.cam.ac.uk/about
Location, Services and Transport
The Centre is on the third floor of the Alison Richard's Building. For travel access please see Sidgwick Site.
General Information
Small department, for post-graduate research students only.
Smoking
No smoking anywhere in the building.
Medical facilities
First aider in the Alison Richard Building and more on the Sidgwick Site.
Emergency procedures
Not known at this time.
Physical Access
Entrances
Ground floor step-free access to the building. Access to upper floors via a lift.
Number of floors
All of the department is located on the third floor. Some seminars may be held on lower floors.
Lifts and stairs
Stairs and lift access.
Seminar/teaching rooms
All seminar rooms are accessible via lift.
Library
Library on the third floor and accessible - staff will help as necessary - please ask.
Computer facilities
Computer facilities are on the third floor and are accessible - staff will help as necessary - please ask.
Toilets
Disabled toilet on all floors.
Common rooms
Open areas on all floors.
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
Large windows and good lighting in library. Photocopier available.
Signs and wayfinding
Please ask if you will have trouble finding the Alison Richard Building.
Hearing Impairments
Induction loops
Induction loop installed in seminar room.
Other
- Rooms are softly furnished.
Specific Learning Difficulties and Mental Health Issues
Arrangements for members with Specific Learning Difficulties are on an individual basis, in conjunction with the Accessibility and Disability Resource Centre. Discuss your needs with the Disability Liaison Officer.
Other Useful Information
All magnetic swipe cards will soon be able to be programmed to allow users extra time to open doors before re-locking.
The information on this page is the responsibility of the Centre of African Studies. The ADRC updates information as it is received from the Centre. This page was last updated on 17th January 2012. To ensure the information contained here is current, please check with the Centre for African Studies.