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Disabled Access Guide for Aberconway Hall
Colum Road
Cathays
Cardiff
Wales
CF10 3EJ
Tel: 02920 874849
Fax: 02920 874661
Email: residences@cardiff.ac.uk
Web: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/residences
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Introduction
Three blocks make up Aberconway Hall.
Block three has a steep ramp leading to it that overcome 5 medium steps.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Cardiff.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Cathays.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is at the back of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
For more details of parking around the university, please see the University Website Directions Page.
Outside Access (Block Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 75cm (2ft 5in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 76cm (2ft 5in) wide.
Level Change (Block Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Outside Access (Laundry)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are light.
The door opening is 70cm (2ft 3in) wide.
Level Change (Laundry)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading to the entrance.
There are 8 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
There are 14 steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on the left side going up.
There is a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are additional rooms.
Accommodation
Room Information
The establishment provides 1 adapted accommodation facility with an ensuite and/or separate adapted bathroom.
The adapted facilities are located on the ground floor.
There is level access from an accessible entrance.
The room number viewed was flat 1.0.2.1.
The width of the door to the room is 75cm (2ft 5in).
The dimensions of the clear floor space are 205cm x 420cm (6ft 8in x 13ft 9in).
The bed is 55cm (1ft 9in) high.
The measurement between the bed base and floor is 48cm (1ft 6in).
Light switches are not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Other adapted facilities available in the bedroom are a hoist.
Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in adapted accommodation.
Adapted Bathroom
The information relates to the shared bathroom.
The dimensions of the bathroom are 210cm x 275cm (6ft 10in x 9ft ).
The door opens outwards.
The width of the door to the bathroom is 77cm (2ft 6in).
The door is light.
There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the bathroom.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm in height.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The height of the sink is 62cm (2ft ).
There is a mixer tap for the sink.
The tap type is lever.
There is a lateral transfer space.
The measurement for lateral transfer is 80cm (2ft 7in).
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
Wall mounted grab rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the ;left.
There are mirrors.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
Disposal facilities are available.
Bath and Shower
Wheel In Shower
There is a wheel in shower.
The shower head height is adjustable.
The type of shower controls used is lever.
The shower seat is flip down.
The show seat height is 52cm (1ft 8in).
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted rooms
The colour contrast between external room door and wall is good.
The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
The colour contrast between internal room door and wall is poor.
Lighting levels are bright.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted bathroom
The colour contrast between internal bathroom door and wall is good.
The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is good.
The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
Lighting levels are medium.
Auxiliary Aids - general
Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
Flashing alarms are available.
Vibrating pillows are available.
Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
Standard Rooms
Ground Floor Standard Rooms
Ground floor rooms do have level access.
Standard Rooms on Other Floors
There are standard rooms on other floors.
The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
Rooms 1, 2 and 3 share the accessible bathroom facilities.
Rooms 4 and 5 share the standard bathroom facilities.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
