Access Guide
English to Welsh Translation
- Mae’r canllawiau hyn ar gael yn Gymraeg. Dewiswch ‘accessibility’ yn y gornel dde uchaf, clicio ar y symbol iaith ac yna chwilio am ‘Welsh/Cymraeg’.
- These guides are available in Welsh by selecting accessibility in the top right-hand corner, clicking on the language symbol, and then searching for Welsh.
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; laundrette.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Talybont South and Talybont Court are located to the north of Cardiff City Centre.
They can be accessed of A470 North Road. - There is a staff car park located at Talybont Court as well as drop off point near Talybont Court.
- Talybont South and Talybont Court are located to the north of Cardiff City Centre.
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By Bus
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- There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
- For more information on Cardiff Bus please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Cathays.
- The nearest station in Cardiff is Cathays is located over 1km to the southeast of the Talybont Court and Talybont South.
There are other stations located around Cardiff. - For more information on Cathays Station please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- Transport for Wales.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- National Rail Enquiries.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Support for Disabled Students please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 029 2251 8888.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 029 2251 8888.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Library Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 029 2087 4818.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 029 2087 4849.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on IT Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 029 2251 1111.
- Email: [email protected].
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the Laundry.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Laundry'.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key fob reader is 113cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There are bollards at this entrance.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 174cm.
- The bollards do not contrast visually with the paving.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the area.
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl.
- There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
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Comments
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- The Laundry contains washing machines with dryers on top, however there is one dryer which is placed at floor level, as shown in the photographs.
- The controls for the machines are at a height of 95 centimetres to 106 centimetres.
- The machine to top of payment cards is placed at height of 121 centimetres to 141 centimetres as shown in the photographs.
- Students can also download an app to pay for use of the machines.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the social centre.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
- The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located in the social centre.
