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This is a much simpler venue than the Clarendon Suites, with the exhibition space confined to one large rectangular area. This space consists of two halls, which will be joined by opening the dividing wall, throughout the exhibition.
You come into the building, through one of three sets of double doors. You're in the registration area. There are desks to either side with staff who will take necessary details before giving you a badge.
You continue forward from this area, through one of three sets of double doors into the smaller hall, which is called Zone 4, then bear right (2 o'clock). You should be facing the information desk from which you can collect your information pack. there are some exhibitors towards the left-hand side of this space as you came in, though the main exhibition space is beyond Zone 4, in the large hall.
The large hall is divided into three zones, numbered 1 to 3, from the far end. An additional zone (5) occupies the recess to your left, this is allocated to Sight and Sound Technology and Eurobraille.
Each of the three zones 1 - 3 is divided into 13 rows, named A through M, from right to left. Note that the term "row" refers to a space which may not necessarily be occupied by an exhibition stand.
The large hall is an open space with two rows of pillars along the length, as you come in.
Zone 5 is to your left, the passage to the refreshments area leaves from the far left-hand corner, whilst the bar is towards the right-hand side of the far wall.
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blank wall three double entrance doors blank door ladies toilets |
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window |
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movable partition, which will be open during the exhibition, pillar in middle floor texture changes bar, not in use |
Exhibition information will be handed out in this (northeast corner of this space. There will be an L-shaped table in front of the bar.
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This is a 2800 square metre space with two rows of four pillars running north/south. Although there are no windows to the outside, we understand the space is well lit.
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Moveable partition, open during the exhibition pillar bar, hard flooring in front, not in use blank door wall juts out with emergency exit leading west wall veers right, into Zone 5 |
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windows blank wall returns to main hall blank door gents toilets wall juts out around kitchen, entrance leads north blank wall wall retreats across door to kitchen door to seminar room 1 second door to seminar room 1, not in use barrier can divide the hall door to seminar room 1, not in use ladies toilets blank wall wide passage leading west towards refreshments area, blank walls each side |
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blank door change of floor texture door to kitchen carpet resumes gents toilets door to seminar room 2 blank door floor texture changes bar, this will be open during the exhibition carpet resumes blank door emergency exit leading north, turn left and continue west out of the building |
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blank wall emergency exit leading east barrier which can divide the hall, this will be partially closed, particularly from the east emergency exit leading east blank door blank door ladies toilets floor texture changes bar, this is the other side of the one in the northeast corner of the smaller hall |
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The exhibition is established in each section of the hall, in four zones. The smaller hall is Zone 4, whilst the large hall is divided into zones 1, to and 3, from the far (north) end.
Zones 1 - 3 are divided into 13 rows from right (east) to left (west), called A through M. Note that the term "row" merely defines an area of space which will not necessarily be occupied by an exhibition stand.
In this guide we'll list the stands in each row from the near (south) end within each zone.
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the reading room |
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seating |
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Humanware |
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Quantum Technology Techno-Vision Systems Ltd Enabling Technologies Duxbury Systems |
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TBA |
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Optelec seminar room 3 |
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Computer room Services |
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Optima Low Vision Services Action for Blind People |
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Pamtrad McMillan Cancer Support National Blind children's Society (NBCS) GW Micro |
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Pamtrad Plextor Victa Children Visualeyes |
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Enhanced vision Europe SW Retail Sindhi Systems Claro VisionAid Technologies |
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Enhanced vision Europe Cragside Accessibility Ltd Seeing differently VisionAid Technologies |
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Dolphin Computer Access QAC All Formats and Advantage Carbon Fibre Canes |
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BT British Rretinitis Pigmentosa Society (BRPS) British computer Association of the Blind (BCAB) and Guide Cats for the Blind Positive Eye Ltd PIA Sense |
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Hagger Electronics Azabat Software Nystagmus Network DD Aware Ltd Aurora Ministries |
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Talking Watches (2 tables) Cobolt Systems Ltd (5 tables) |
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North Point Mediview Disabled Photographers Society Prima Visa Braille Music |
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Viewplus Technologies/The Force Ten Co Ltd. |
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The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) |
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Sight and Sound Technology Royal National College for the Blind (RNCB) and T3 Talking Tactile Technology |
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Professional Vision Services Guide Dogs for the Blind Association |
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Blazie LOOK Macular Disease Society Traveleyes |
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Videospec Zychem Ltd. |
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New College Worcester (3 tables) T&T Consultancy (2 x 4 tables, east/west) |
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information desk |
© 2009, Terry Robinson