Study at Cardiff | Accommodation

Disabled students

As a disabled student, you will be given priority during the allocation process, and, if necessary, could be guaranteed a place in University residences for the duration of your course.

A number of specifically adapted residences are available, in particular for wheelchair users and students with a hearing impairment.

When to inform us of your needs

Please note on your online application if you have a disability or medical condition which needs to be taken into account, or of which your Residences Manager should be aware. You should note these requirements on your application, regardless of which residence you are applying for, or even if you have already been in contact with the Disability Advisor with regards to special requirements.

Only information that you provide at the time of application, with written confirmation from a medical practitioner, will be taken into account when allocating rooms. All disability or medical information is treated confidentially, and only used for the purposes stated above.

Adjustments during your stay

We are also happy to make individual reasonable adjustments for disabled students, for example, installing a handrail in a bathroom. You can request such adjustments at any time during your stay, please talk to your Residences Manager. However, if you are aware of any adjustments in advance of your arrival, please contact the Disability Advisor to discuss these, and we will try to have it in place by the time you arrive.

Residences

Aberconway Hall

Wheelchair accessible

• 3 rooms wheelchair accessible
• Standard residential period
• Self-catered
• Shared bathrooms

Aberdare Hall
(female only)

Hearing impairment

• 2 rooms equipped with a flashing alarm and a vibrating pillow, suitable for those with a hearing impairment
• Standard residential period
• Self-catered or catered
• Shared bathrooms

Colum Hall

Hearing impairment

• 2 rooms equipped with a flashing alarm and a vibrating pillow, suitable for those with a hearing impairment
• Standard residential period
• Self-catered
• Ensuite bathrooms

Gordon Hall

Wheelchair accessible

• 1 room with accessible ensuite bathroom facilities (may be suitable for some wheelchair users)
• Standard residential period
• Part-catered
• Ensuite or shared bathrooms

Senghennydd Court

Hearing impairment

• 1 room equipped with a flashing alarm and a vibrating pillow, suitable for those with a hearing impairment
• Standard residential period
• Self-catered with evening meal option
• Shared bathrooms

Senghennydd Hall

Hearing impairment

• 3 rooms equipped with a flashing alarm and a vibrating pillow, suitable for those with a hearing impairment
• Standard residential period
• Part-catered
• Ensuite bathrooms

Talybont Court

Hearing impairment Wheelchair accessible

• 2 rooms wheelchair accessible
• 4 rooms with accessible ensuite bathroom facilities (not suitable for wheelchair users)
• All rooms are suitable for those with a hearing impairment
• Intermediate residential period
• Self-catered
• Ensuite bathrooms

Talybont North

Hearing impairment

• 1 room equipped with a flashing alarm and a vibrating pillow, suitable for those with a hearing impairment
• Standard or non-standard residential period
• Self-catered
• Ensuite bathrooms

Talybont South

Hearing impairment

• 2 rooms equipped with a flashing alarm and a vibrating pillow, suitable for those with a hearing impairment
• Standard residential period
• Self-catered
• Ensuite bathrooms

University Hall

Hearing impairment

• 2 rooms equipped with a flashing alarm and a vibrating pillow, suitable for those with a hearing impairment
• Standard or non-standard residential period
• Self-catered
• Ensuite or shared bathrooms