Disability Access Information
Contact and Access Issues
Address
Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RF
Tel
01223 334 599
Fax
01223 335 993
Email
enquiries@socanth.cam.ac.uk
Locations, Services and Transport
The Department of Social Anthropology is located on the New Museums Site, with the main entrance on Free School Lane. Further accessibility information can be found on the AccessAble website and app.
Alternatively the New Museums Site access map shows the access facilities for disabled staff, students and visitors on the New Museums Site. The map is 816 KB in size. If you are unable to print the map or require it in a large size, please contact the contact listed above or write to Social Anthropology, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RF
General Information
The Social Anthropology building is spread over four floors.
Smoking
No smoking anywhere in the building
Medical facilities
First aiders on site.
Emergency procedures
No evacuation chairs or other specific evacuation facilities, but there is no lift access to the upper floors.
Physical Access
Entrances
Main entrance on Free School Lane has four steps down and no handrail. Level access from back entrance in New Museums Site, through wide double doors - New Museums Site access map.
Number of floors
Four floors in total, including basement.
Lifts and stairs
No lift. Stairs have continuous handrail on one side.
Lecture theatres
and teachign rooms
Lecture room is at ground level, with easy access from back entrance, plenty of space, and moveable furniture.
Small teaching room on second floor, accessed by stairs only.
Library
Haddon Library is on Downing Site. Lift access available, but first-time visitors please arrange in advance.
Computer facilities
Computer room for postgraduate students is in basement, with access only by stairs.
Toilets
Disabled toilet opposite back entrance, in Phoenix building.
Common rooms
Ground floor common room, with wide door and moveable furniture.
Museum
Museum of Archeaology and Anthropology on Downing Site. Ramped access, spacious and level inside, with large lift to all floors.
Other
Reception at ground level.
Photocopier at ground level.
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
Extra lights on individual desks in library. Magnifying glasses and sheets available in library. Photocopier available.
Signs and wayfinding
Good, clear signs. The Social Anthropology building is small, and wayfinding is not a problem.
Other
Rooms are small, with soft furnishings and carpets.
Hearing Impairments
Induction loops
Currently not available.
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, Dorothy Searle (dcs43@cam.ac.uk).
Disability Resource Centre
The University’s Disability Resource Centre can provide further information and advice on disability issues.