Disability Resource Centre (DRC)

Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages

Contact Details

Address

Sidgwick Avenue,
Cambridge CB3 9DA

Tel.

01223 335 000

Fax

01223 335 062

Email

mml-faculty-office@lists.cam.ac.uk

Web

www.mml.cam.ac.uk

Access Issues

Contact

Mrs Nan Taplin

Tel.

01223 335 038

Fax

01223 335 062

Email

nt272@cam.ac.uk

Location, Services and Transport

Sidgwick Site. See separate entry for Sidgwick Site.

General Information

MML is a split site. The main building is the Raised Faculty Building, which is spread over four floors and is mainly offices and small supervision rooms. Some linguistics lectures and supervisions take place in the Faculty of English building at 9, West Road. See separate entry: Faculty of English. Most lectures take place in the Lecture Block — see separate entry.

Smoking

No smoking anywhere in the building.

Medical facilities

First aiders in building.

Emergency procedures

If you feel that you may need assistance in the event of an emergency, please ensure that you report to the Faculty Office in Room 121 upon arrival to the building. In the event of an emergency, you will be escorted to a fire refuge point and according to your Personal / General Emergency Evacuation Plan will be aided in your evacuation procedure by trained staff. An evacuation chair is located in the building but may not be accessible (depending on the location of any incident). There are staff in the building who are trained in its use. Fire wardens will help in the event of a fire. The stairwells at each end of the building are refuge points. Advise the issue desk when you enter and exit the library if you would need help evacuating.

Physical Access

Entrances

A ramp has recently been installed to allow access to the entry level of the building. Level access at the main entrance is through two sets of glass double doors with a push-button opening system. A security swipe card system is used out of hours.

Number of floors

There a four floors, but the ground floor is a lobby only. The first floor has push-button access through the internal corridor doors, but they are located too close to the door on the inward-opening side. They need either to be moved further back or to be activated from a distance by a sensor. This is understood to be currently under review.

Lifts and stairs

Lift to all floors. Winding staircases with handrails.

Lecture theatres

Most lectures take place in Lecture Block — see separate entry.

Seminar/teaching rooms

Department teaching rooms all accessible via lift. Height-adjustable desk in the Graduate Centre.

Library

Over three floors. Level access to first floor. Smooth, carpeted and spacious. Aisles mostly wide, and accessible work areas. Upper floors accessed via internal stairs (with handrails) or external lift and key.

Computer facilities

Twelve networked computers on first floor. Six catalogue computers, at standing height only. Designated laptop area on second floor.

Toilets

Disabled toilets at ground and third floor levels. Another disabled toilet in ladies' toilets outside library, but rather awkward.

Other

• Computer Assisted Language Learning room (CALL) has level access from lift. Fairly small and cramped, especially in cubicles, but possible.
• Literary and Linguistic Computing centre on top floor, accessed via lift.
• Faculty of Philosophy also housed in this building, on top floor — see separate entry.

Visual Impairments

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs welcome.

Computer facilities

One computer has Zoomtext software installed.

Large print, Braille and audio

Large print information and enlargements on prior request from librarian staff. There are a few audio CDs and tapes for language learning.

Library and magnification equipment

Library staff are very helpful, and have a leaflet about facilities for students with disabilities. Email the librarian Anne Cobby (aec22@cam.ac.uk) for a copy. Excellent lighting, and individual lights on desks. Magnifying glasses available from library staff. Photocopier available for enlargements.

Signs and wayfinding

Good, clear signs.

Hearing Impairments

Induction loops

Portable induction loops available. There are loops in some areas of the Lecture Block — see separate entry.

Other

• Library is quiet, carpeted and softly furnished. Keyboard noise is restricted to one area.

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.

Planned Access Improvements

Improvements as and when needed — do ask if you have any requests.