Disability Resource Centre (DRC)

Development Studies Committee

Contact Details

Address

17 Mill Lane,
Cambridge, CB2 1RX

Tel.

01223 337 158

Fax

01223 330 720

Email

devstudies-adm@lists.cam.ac.uk

Web

www.devstudies.cam.ac.uk

Access Issues

Contacts

Ms Diana Kazemi

Mrs Lucy Murray

Tel.

01223 337 158

01223 764 039

Fax

01223 330 720

Email

dek22@cam.ac.uk

lmm46@cam.ac.uk

Location, Services and Transport

17 Mill Lane in Old Press Site. See separate entries for 17 Mill Lane and Old Press Site.

General Information

The committee is responsible for teaching an MPhil course. Teaching takes place either at 17 Mill Lane or at another location in the University, depending on which paper is being taken.

Smoking

No smoking anywhere in the building.

Medical facilities

First aiders in building.

Emergency procedures

Evacuation chairs fitted.

Physical Access

Entrances

Several steps to main entrance of 17 Mill Lane, with handrail. Wheelchair access at rear, where there is a platform lift and automatic door operated by proximity card.

Number of floors

On second floor.

Lifts and stairs

Lift to all floors.

Seminar/teaching rooms

Teaching takes place at various locations — check accessibility in advance. All teaching rooms in Mill Lane are accessible for wheelchair users.

Library

See separate entry for Mill Lane Library. Development Studies books are on the lower level of the library and accessible by lift.

Computer facilities

Accessible computer room at Mill Lane Library — see separate entry for Mill Lane Library. Computer facilities in the department are also accessible.

Toilets

Disabled toilet on ground floor.

Visual Impairments

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs welcome.

Large print, Braille and audio

Large print information on prior request.

Library and magnification equipment

See separate entry for Mill Lane Library.

Signs and wayfinding

Clear signs to the department, with touch-readable letters and Braille.

Hearing Impairments

Induction loops

No induction loops in department.

Other

• Carpeted and quiet.

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.