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Disabled Access Guide for Gordon Hall
2 Gordon Road
Cathays
Cardiff
Wales
CF24 3UW
Tel: 02920 874849
Fax: 02920 874661
Email: residences@cardiff.ac.uk
Web: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/residences
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include part catered student accommodation.
Related link Queen's Building - Trevithick Building.
Residents of Gordon Hall have an evening meal during term-time, served in the Trevithick Restaurant.
Please see the separate guide for the Trevithick Building for access information for the restaurant.
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 Cardiff Queens Street.
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.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
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.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is not a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
On street Blue Badge parking is located on Gordon Road, in front of the Hall.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main 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 away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is steep.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 147cm (4ft 9in).
Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on the far side 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 76cm (2ft 5in) wide.
Level Change (Car Park Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 90cm (2ft 11in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located at far end of the car park.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are shallow.
The steps do not have handrails.
Level Change (Access from the Car Park)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located at the rear of the building.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
This step leads to the side and Laundry entrances from the car park.
Step free access to the side and Laundry entrances from the street at the front of the building is available via a moderate ramp, 65 cm wide, at the side of the building (shown in photograph 2).
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building, opposite the Laundry.
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.
Level Change (Side Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 95cm (3ft 1in).
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are varied.
The photographs show one of the shared kitchens.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
There are 15 steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on the right 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, inside the main entrance.
There is level access from an accessible entrance.
The room number viewed was G6.
The width of the door to the room is 86cm (2ft 9in).
The dimensions of the clear floor space are 135cm x 250cm (4ft 5in x 8ft 2in).
The bed is 75cm (2ft 5in) high.
The measurement between the bed base and floor is 0cm (0in).
Light switches are within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
Other adapted facilities available in the bedroom are a height adjustable sink.
Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in adapted accommodation.
Adapted Bathroom
The information relates to the ensuite.
The dimensions of the bathroom are 250cm x 210cm (8ft 2in x 6ft 10in).
The door opens outwards.
The width of the door to the bathroom is 84cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
There is a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
The door does not have a lock.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is not a toilet roll holder.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
There is not a mixer tap for the sink.
The tap type is lever.
There is a lateral transfer space.
The measurement for lateral transfer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
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 both sides.
There are mirrors.
Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
Disposal facilities are not 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 48cm (1ft 6in).
There are handrails available.
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 good.
The colour contrast between external ensuite/bathroom door and wall is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
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 good.
The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
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.
The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
Standard Rooms
Ground Floor Standard Rooms
Ground floor rooms do have level access.
Adjoining rooms are not available.
Standard Rooms on Other Floors
There are standard rooms on other floors.
The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
Adjoining rooms are not available.
The door leading into the adapted room can be made automatic if required.
Outside Access (Laundry Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located to the side of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open both ways.
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 86cm (2ft 9in) wide.
Level Change (Laundry Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are shallow.
The steps do not have handrails.
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.
