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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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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; Administration and post-graduate facilities for the School of Music.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located On the first floor of house 37.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located On the second floor of house 37.
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located On the first floor staircase of house 33.
    On the stairway landing between floors 1 and 2 in house 35.
  • Gender neutral toilet facilities are located On the stairway landing between the ground floor and first floor in house 33.
    On the ground floor of house 35.
  • Standard shower facilities are located On the ground floor of building 37.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Use the A48 to approach from both East and West. From the East, on Eastern Avenue (A48) take the first exit at the roundabout junction of the A48 and A470 onto North Road. From the West, on Western Avenue (A48) take the third exit at the roundabout junction of the A48 and A470 onto North Road. After approximately two kilometres along North Road, the entrance to the pay and display car park is found on the right-hand side. A short distance further on is the left-hand turning into Corbett Road. Houses 33-37 Corbett Road is on the left-hand side of the road.
  • There is no on-site parking. There is a pay and display car park on North Road which has marked Blue Badge bays.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
  • The bus stops on Corbett Road are served by bus numbers: 21, 23, 25, 27 & 35. The bus service is provided by Cardiff Bus.
  • For more information on Cardiff Bus please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Cathays.
  • Cathays station is on the Merthyr and Rhondda lines, and is serviced by Arriva Trains. Cathays is a ten minute train ride to Cardiff Central, served by Great Western Railway, CrossCountry and SouthWest Trains. These three rail companies enable access to the national network of stations.
  • For more information on Great Western Railway services please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on Cross Country services please click here (opens 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 standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • The nearest pay & display car park is on North Road. The car park has marked Blue Badge bays (300cm x 350cm) and standard bays (240cm x 470cm). The entrance is approximately 510 metres from the venue.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building on Corbett Road.
  • This entrance gives access to 33, 35 and 37 Corbett Road.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'School of Music Office'.
  • 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 a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 129cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 148cm (4ft 10in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 110cm.
  • 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 86cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located ahead 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.

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Entrance (Reception)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located inside the entrance to house 33.
  • This entrance gives access to Reception.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • 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 78cm.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located on the ground floor of building 33.
  • The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the entrance to 33.
  • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not visible from the lift.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 74cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are not trained to use the hearing system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 26/07/2023.
  • The hearing loop was not working at the time of testing.
  • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.

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Inside Access

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• Access and Circulation View
  • There is not step-free access throughout the building.
  • The type of flooring is carpet and vinyl.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music/sound.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors (House 33)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located ahead from the entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the house 33 entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G, 1, 2, 3.
  • 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 19cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 26cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • 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 room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are administration and post-graduate activity rooms.

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Other Floors (House 35)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located on the ground floor near to the exit door.
  • The stairs are approximately 6m from the house 33 entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G, 1, 2.
  • 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 19cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 26cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • 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 room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are administration and post-graduate activity rooms.

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Other Floors (House 37)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located immediately ahead from the entrance of building 37.
  • The stairs are approximately 22m from the entrance to house 33.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G, 1, 2.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 25cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • 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 room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are administration and post-graduate activity rooms.

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Level Change (Kitchen/Dining Area - House 35)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located at one end of the kitchen.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Kitchen/Dining Area (House 35)

• 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 91cm.
• 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 low level cupboards.
• The height of the dining table is 70cm.
• There are dining chairs without armrests only.

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Kitchen/Dining Area (House 37)

• 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 93cm.
• 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 low level cupboards.
• There are easy to grip handles or taps for cupboards and the sink.
• The height of the dining table is 63cm.
• There are dining chairs without armrests only.

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Standard Shower (House 37)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the ground floor of house 37.
• There is level access to the shower facilities.
• The shower has a 29 centimetre step to access the cubicle.

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Standard Toilet(s) (House 35 - Gender Neutral)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The gender neutral toilet is located on the ground floor of house 35.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the entrance in house 33.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (House 33 - Gender Neutral)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The gender neutral toilet is located in House 33 on the stairway landing between the ground floor and first floor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m from the building 33 entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (House 33 - Shared Toilet)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on the first floor staircase of house 33.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m from the house 33 entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (House 35 - Shared Toilet)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on a building 35 stairway landing between floors 1 and 2.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the building 33 entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (House 37 - Female)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located on the first floor of building 37.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 35m from the building 33 entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.

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Standard Toilet(s) (House 37 - Male)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located on the second floor of building 37.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 50m from the entrance to building 33.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.