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Disabled Access Guide for Talybont South Houses
Trotman-Dickenson Place
Cardiff
Wales
CF14 3UU
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 27 houses .
Related link Southgate House.
Related link Talybont Social Centre.
The reception for the Talybont Site is in Southgate House, and there is a bar and cafe for residents in the Social Centre.
Please see the guides for these buildings 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
This venue does not have its own car park.
There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are not available.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Residents are able to access the side to drop off and pick up at the start and end of term.
Outside Access (House 1 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 towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 81cm (2ft 7in) wide.
There are identical doors to all houses.
Level Change (House 1 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 moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is identical access to all other houses, except House 2, which is accessed by 1 medium step (shown in photograph 2).
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are varied.
Other Floors (House 1)
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 both sides.
There is a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are further rooms.
There are identical stairs in all houses.
Accommodation
Room Information
The establishment provides 0 adapted accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate adapted bathroom.
Adapted Bathroom
Bath and Shower
Wheel In Shower
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted rooms
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted bathroom
Auxiliary Aids - general
Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
Vibrating pillows are available.
Vibrating fire alarms are in the rooms.
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.
Outside Access (Laundry Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located opposite House 7.
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 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.
Level Change (Laundry 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.
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.
