Access Guide
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.
Summary
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Building
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- The reception for Senghennydd Court is in the Administration building within the Senghennydd Court campus.
- Administration, Senghennydd Court link (new tab) - click here.
Accommodation Summary
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Parking and Transport
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- 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.
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Residence Information
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- The residence surveyed was House F - Fermat, Senghennydd Court.
- The reception for Senghennydd Court is in the Administration building within the Senghennydd Court campus.
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Accessible Accommodation Information
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- The accommodation has 60 rooms in total.
- There is not an/are not accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Standard Accommodation Information
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- There is standard accommodation on the ground floor.
- Ground floor accommodation does 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).
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Amenities and Communal Facilities
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- There is a convenience store within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
- Communal facilities within this residence include a staffed reception and a launderette.
- The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen and a dining area.
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Additional Accessibility Aids
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- There is a deaf alert system available on request.
- Vibrating pillows alarms are available on request.
- Bed raisers are available on request.
- Portable hoists are not available on request.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The campus is located to the north of Cardiff city centre. It can be reached by following the A4161 into Cardiff city centre and following the University sign-posts.
- There is no car parking available at this campus within a 3 mile radius.
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By Bus
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- There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Cathays Station.
- The nearest train station in Cardiff is Cathays station, which is located nearby. There are other stations located around Cardiff.
- For more information on Cathays Station please click here (opens 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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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Front)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the ground and direct access to flat 3.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'F'.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 124cm.
- 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 69cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- The intercom has a height between 136 centimetres - 156 centimetres as shown in the photographs.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located before you get to the door into the building.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Outside Access (Rear)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor and direct access to flats 1 & 2.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'F'.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection 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.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 114cm.
- 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 69cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located before you get to the door into the building.
- 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.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is not step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet, laminate, stone and vinyl.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
- There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
- 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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- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located straight ahead after you enter via the front entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 4m from the front entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are 1, 2 and 3.
- There are 15+ 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 24cm.
- 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 at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not 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 good.
Kitchen/Dining Area
- The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of less than 75cm.
- The door is not push pad activated.
- Lowered work surfaces are not available.
- The height of the lowest work surface is 92cm.
- 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 and the refrigerator.
- The height of the dining table is 66cm.
- There are dining chairs without armrests only.
