With the growth of inclusive education, accessibility for pupils with disabilities is very important, and this is a key factor when choosing science furniture for schools. Tecomak Furniture Solutions provides Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) compliant furniture, which will enable students with disabilities to participate in lessons fully.
However, ensuring compliance is not just about providing suitable school laboratory furniture. Tecomak also makes access a key consideration throughout the design and build process, making sure the lab is easy to use for all. For instance, allowing for enough space between desks to allow wheelchair users access to different areas of the room.
As an expert educational furniture supplier, Tecomak always keeps up with latest legislation and regulations, including DDA specifications affecting science furniture for schools. We can therefore advise you on compliance throughout the process of a laboratory refurbishment, building access in from the start rather than adding it on as an afterthought.
Height Adjustable Tables
Height-adjustable science lab tables help with DDA compliance, as they are ideal for students in wheelchairs or with restricted mobility. Each table can be adjusted to suit a range of heights, from wheelchair use to full standing working height. There are two ways to adjust the height, either electrically or by winding manually.
Taps With Lever Heads
DDA compliant lever taps are easier to turn on and off at sinks within the lab, because they can be operated at a touch rather than needing to be turned. They are generally designed for use with elbows rather than by hand, and have the same materials and specifications as other quality laboratory taps.
Lower Height Furniture
To ensure that pupils with disabilities can reach equipment safely, a range of lower-height science furniture is needed in school labs. Tecomak can provide all kinds of items within an overall laboratory design which are either height-adjustable or can easily be adapted to cater for users with disabilities. These include equipment such as lab chairs, storage units and benching.
Bespoke Options
Because we manufacture educational lab furniture, we are able to create bespoke equipment to accommodate particular uses. Tecomak often works in schools not only with physically disabled children, but also with those who have learning difficulties. When designing furniture for students with special educational needs, a key requirement is often strength, because the furnishings may be subjected to heavy treatment during daily use. While furniture cannot be guaranteed to be unbreakable under these circumstances, we make it strong and durable and offer replacement parts if needed.
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