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Generic (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 translation symbol, and then searching for Welsh.

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Accommodation Summary

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• Parking and Transport View
  • The accommodation does not have its own parking facilities.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • There is not a university bus service stop within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
• Accessible Accommodation Information View
  • The accommodation has 9 rooms in total.
  • There is not an/are not accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
• Standard Accommodation Information View
  • There is standard accommodation on the ground floor.
  • Ground floor accommodation does not have level access.
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • Standard accommodation has shared bathrooms with stepped shower cubicles.
  • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
• Amenities and Communal Facilities View
  • There is a convenience store within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
  • Communal facilities within this residence include a launderette.
  • The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen and a dining area.
  • A communal shared outside garden area is located to the rear of the building.
• Additional Accessibility Aids View
  • There is a deaf alert system available on request.
  • Vibrating pillows alarms are available on request.
  • Bed raisers are not available on request.
  • Portable hoists are not available on request.
• Comments View
  • This accommodation is split into 2 flats.
  • Flat A on the ground floor has 4 bedrooms and Flat B out the first floor has 5 bedrooms.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The building is located to the north of Cardiff City Centre.
    It can be reached by following the A470 towards the city centre and then following the university signage.
  • There is pay and display car parking available on Park Place and within the civic centre (along College Road, City Hall Road, King Edward VII Avenue and Museum Avenue).
    This typically costs around £3.40 for two hours.
    Payment is by coin or debit/ credit card.
    Parking in the North Road car park is £8.80 per day at the time of the survey (August 2023).
    There are additional car parks located around the area.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • The Cardiff University bus stop is located along Park Place and serves Megabus M05N, Megabus M07N, Megabus M7N, Megabus M10N and Megabus M19.
    The Park Place Bus Stop serves National Express 507, National Express 509, National Express 110, National Express 111 and National Express 216.
    The University RE bus stop is located along Park Place which serves 21, 51, 86, and 95.
  • For more information on Cardiff Bus please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Cathays Station.
  • The nearest station in Cardiff is Cathays, which is located nearby.
    There are other stations located around Cardiff. .
  • For more information on Cathays Station please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • 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).

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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].

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 180cm x 626cm (5ft 11in x 20ft 6in).
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Colum Road.
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Colum Road.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is limited on street parking on Colum Road and Colum Place, for Resident Permit Holders only between 8am and 10pm.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance - Flat A)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to Flat A.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Flat A'.
  • 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 is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key lock is 130cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 81cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located directly in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • 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.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 96cm (3ft 2in).

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Approach (Rear Access)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
  • There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach.
  • The bollard(s) has/have a high visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a steep gradient and has no handrails.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
  • There is/are 7 unmarked step(s), with handrails on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
• Comments View
  • To access the rear entrance of ground floor flat A and the main entrance of first floor Flat B you have to come off Colum Road and access via Aberconwy Hall.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance - Flat A)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building, via Aberconwy Hall.
  • This entrance gives access to Flat A.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with '128'.
  • There is stepped 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 is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key lock is 121cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located at the entrance.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 27cm.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance - Flat B)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building, via Aberconwy Hall.
  • This entrance gives access to Flat B.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Flat B'.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not 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 a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key lock is 131cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 71cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the left of the entrance and at the entrance.
  • There is/are 15+ step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is not step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
  • There is stepped access to some accommodation rooms and some shared facilities in both flats.
• Circulation View
  • There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is laminate and vinyl.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Audio View
  • 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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Kitchen/Dining Area (Flat A - Ground Floor)

• The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of less than 75cm.
• Lowered work surfaces are not available.
• The height of the lowest work surface is 95cm.
• The kitchen does have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
• There is not a knee recess under a work surface.
• There are some low level cupboards.
• The height of the dining table is 67cm.
• There are dining chairs without armrests only.

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Step(s) (Flat A - Ground Floor)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located in the centre of the building.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access student accommodation and the rear access on the ground floor flat A.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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Kitchen/Dining Area (Flat B - First Floor, Lower Level)

• The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of less than 75cm.
• Lowered work surfaces are not available.
• The height of the lowest work surface is 94cm.
• The kitchen does not have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
• There is not a knee recess under a work surface.
• There are some low level cupboards.
• There are easy to grip handles or taps for cupboards.
• The height of the dining table is 68cm.
• There are dining chairs without armrests only.

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Step(s) (Flat B - First Floor)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located in the centre of the building in Flat B on the first floor.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the 4 bedrooms and the shared bathroom.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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Other Floors (Flat B)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the rear left of the flat.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance - flat b.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are lower and upper floors of first floor flat B.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 24cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
• Other Information View
  • The area(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are student accommodation and shared bathrooms on the lower and upper floor of flat B.