Austin Court is uniquely positioned in a spacious, quiet area of Birmingham just outside the city centre, benefitting from a range of nearby transport options. We offer on-site parking for wheelchair users (subject to advance booking), as well as the tranquillity of calm surroundings with very limited noise disruption.
We're also using what3words which offers an exact map location of the accessible/step-free entrance.
Mobility
- There is a ground-level entrance into the building and main reception
- Ramp access to the majority of ground-floor rooms
- Lift access to the first floor from outside the Kingston Lecture Theatre with further access to the majority of first floor rooms
Please note our lift and door measurements:
- Lift measurements: Width: 94cm, Depth: 134cm, Height: 210cm
- Door opening: Width: 80cm, Height: 199cm
Hearing and visual assistance
What are the facilities/procedures in place for the deaf/blind?
- There is an IR hearing system in the two lecture theatres
- Portable induction loops are available
- Fire safety to include refuge points with intercoms, evacuation chairs, and sledge – Evacuation plans for guests with disabilities
We’re upgrading our systems, and this includes changes to our customer and member account log in, MyIET. It’s part of our big picture plan to deliver a great experience for you and our wider engineering community.
Whilst most of our websites remain available for browsing, it will not be possible to log in to purchase products or access services from Thursday, 17 April to Wednesday, 30 April 2025. Our Member Relations team is here to help and for many of our services, including processing payments or orders, we’ll be able to support you over the phone on +44 (0)1438 765678 or email via membership@theiet.org.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.
For further information related to specific products and services, please visit our FAQs webpage.