Disability Resource Centre (DRC)

Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience — Anatomy Building

Contact Details

Address

Downing Street,
Cambridge, CB2 3DY

Tel.

01223 333 750

Fax

01223 333 840

Email

webmaster@pdn.cam.ac.uk

Web

www.pdn.cam.ac.uk

Access Issues

Contact

Mr Phil Garrett

Tel.

01223 333 764

Fax

01223 333 840

Email

pg101@cam.ac.uk

Location, Services and Transport

Downing Site. See separate entry for Downing Site.

General Information

The Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience is the result of a recent merge between the Departments of Anatomy and Physiology. See also entries for the Physiology building and the Craik-Marshall building.

Smoking

No smoking anywhere in the building.

Medical facilities

First aiders in the building.

Emergency procedures

Evacuation chairs fitted.

Physical Access

Entrances

Main entrance involves lots of steps and a heavy door. Ramped access down to goods entrance, opened by swipecard. Intercom available.

Number of floors

Four floors in total, including basement.

Lifts and stairs

Large lift to all floors. At floor one and two, it is possible to transfer to Veterinary Anatomy department next door.

Lecture theatres

Main lecture theatre has ramped access through goods entrance. Tiered seating, with no handrails up steps. room for wheelchairs.

Seminar/teaching rooms

Two seminar rooms on ground floor of main building and all laboratories accessible by lift.

Library

Library is now located in the Physiology building.

Computer facilities

Some computers in library.

Toilets

Disabled toilet in basement of main building.

Common rooms

Common room is now located in the Physiology building.

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

Good lighting in library, but no extra lights on individual desks. Photocopier available. Magnifying glass available from library.

Signs and wayfinding

Good, clear signs around the department.

Hearing Impairments

Induction loops

None at present.

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.