Disability Resource Centre (DRC)
Centre of Latin American Studies
Contact Details
- Address
- 2nd Floor, 17 Mill Lane,
Cambridge CB2 1RX - Tel.
- 01223 335 390
- Fax
- 01223 335 397
- general@latin-american.cam.ac.uk
- Web
- www.latin-american.cam.ac.uk
Access Issues
- Contact
- Ms Clare Hariri
- Tel.
- 01223 335 390
- Fax
- 01223 335 397
- ch10018@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
Small department, with around 13 MPhil students. Teaching takes place at a variety of locations, including Mill Lane Lecture Rooms and the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages.
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. Stairs all have continuous handrails.
Seminar/teaching rooms
Teaching takes place at various locations — check accessibility in advance. All teaching areas in 17 Mill Lane are accessible for wheelchair users.
Library
Library on upper gallery of Mill Lane Library. Access is difficult for those with mobility problems, but arrangements could be made.
Computer facilities
Accessible computer room at Mill Lane Library — see separate entry.
Toilets
Disabled toilet on ground floor.
Common rooms
Central seating area, spacious and accessible, with books, magazines and information, and a small kitchen.
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. Photocopier available.
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.
The information on this page is the responsibility of the Centre for Latin American Studies. The DRC updates information as it is recevied from the Centre. To ensure the information contained here is current, please check with the Centre for Latin American Studies.