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Disabled Access Guide for Talybont Court
North Road
Cardiff
Wales
CF14 3UA
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 self catered student accommodation in three blocks.
Related link Talybont Social Centre.
There is a bar and cafe for residents in the Social Centre on the main Talybont site.
Please see the guides for this building for access information.
Location
The venue is situated outside 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 Cathys.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking (Reception and Block 1)
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 side 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 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4m x 5.6m (13ft 1in x 18ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 17m (18yd) from the Reception entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 19m (21yd) from the Reception entrance.
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.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
The patron does have to cross a road.
The road is not generally busy.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is a designated drop off point.
The drop off point is located just inside the car park, past reception.
There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
Parking (Block 3)
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 front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.2m x 6m (10ft 5in x 19ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 12m (13yd) from the Block 3 entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 15m (16yd) from the Block 3 entrance.
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.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is a designated drop off point.
The drop off point is located at the rear of the blocks.
There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
Then is also a further designated bay just past the entrance to Block 2.
The car park is for staff and Blue Budge holders only.
Non Blue Badge holding visitors can park here for up to 30 minutes.
Outside Access (Reception Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on the corner of Block 1, off North Road.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.
This entrance gives access to the reception, laundry room and the Block 1 flats.
Level Change (Reception 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.
There is also a small threshold at the door, shown in photograph 2.
Reception
The reception desk is 7m (22ft 11in) from the Reception entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Outside Access (Block 3)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the block.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 88cm (2ft 10in) wide.
The door only opens automatically for residents of the adapted room with their swipe cards set. The door is opened manually by other residents.
There is similar access to Block 2, but the door is not automatic at all.
Level Change (Block 3)
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 easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Block 3 Rear Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the block.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in) wide.
The door only opens automatically for residents of the adapted room with their swipe cards set.
The door is opened manually by other residents.
There are identical entrances at the rear of the other blocks.
These entrances lead out to the drop off points and to the other blocks.
Level Change (Block 3 Rear 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.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are varied.
Photograph 1 shows the height adjustable sink and hob in the shared kitchen for the the adapted rooms.
Photograph 2 shows the Laundry Room, located in Block 1 by reception.
Other Floors (Block 3)
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5-6.
There are 15+ 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 both sides.
There is a landing.
There are identical stairs in the other blocks.
Block 2 has floors G-5, Block 1 has floors G-3.
Lift (Block 3)
The lift is located straight ahead from the entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5-6.
The lift is 6m (19ft 8in) from the Block 3 entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.02m x 1.3m (3ft 4in x 4ft 3in).
The clear door width is 80cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
There is an identical lift in Block 2, which accessed floors G-5.
Accommodation
Room Information
The establishment provides 2 adapted accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate adapted bathroom.
The adapted facilities are located in Flat T, on the ground floor of Block 3.
There is level access from an accessible entrance.
The room number viewed was 3.0.T.1.
The width of the door to the room is 87cm (2ft 10in).
The dimensions of the clear floor space are 260cm x 500cm (8ft 6in x 16ft 4in).
The bed is 67cm (2ft 2in) high.
The measurement between the bed base and floor is 3cm (1in).
Light switches are within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
It is a push button style of alarm.
Other adapted facilities available in the bedroom are a height adjustable sink.
Other adapted facilities available in the accommodation are automatic doors into the flat and adapted room, height adjustable sink hob and surfaces in the shared kitchen.
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 230cm x 220cm (7ft 6in x 7ft 2in).
The width of the door to the bathroom is 91cm (2ft 11in).
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 78cm (2ft 6in).
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.
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 150cm (4ft 11in).
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 both sides.
There are mirrors.
Mirrors are 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 twist/turn.
The shower seat is flip down.
The show seat height is 45cm (1ft 5in).
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 bright.
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.
There are 2 adapted rooms with wheel in showers.
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 can be accessed by lift.
Adjoining rooms are not available.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 5m (16ft 4in) from the Reception entrance.
The accessible toilet is located just inside the Reception area.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 177cm (4ft 9in x 5ft 9in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 5in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
There are not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
There is not a hand dryer.
There is not a towel dispenser.
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.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
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.
