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Accessibility

Dal Residence is committed to supporting the mission of a barrier-free É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥ and to ensuring residents have their accessibility requirements met.

Accessibility in residence

É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥â€™s residence team is committed to working with applicants to ensure a comfortable and inclusive environment by providing accommodations for any human rights-protected characteristic.Ìý

We have residence spaces with dedicated accessible rooms as well as accessibility features in many common spaces. We also offer special areas that cater to the unique needs of students.Ìý

We work closely with the team at the Student Accessibility Centre to ensure the needs of our residents are met.Ìý

Accessibility features How to request an accommodation Other accessibility assistance Photo gallery Accessibility contacts
Close up photo of an automatic door opener button in the hallway of a residence, next to an open door.

Accessibility features

On our Halifax Campuses, we offer accessible rooms in Risley Hall and LeMarchant Place. Depending on your requirements, there may be spaces in other buildings that will offer the accommodations you need.Ìý

Some of the features in our accessible rooms and spaces include:

  • larger rooms to ensure space for mobility devices or support animals

  • accessible private bathrooms with barrier-free shower, shower bench, and grab bars

  • roll under in-room sink

  • roll under deskÌý

  • adjustable height bed

  • emergency alarms including flashing light and sound

  • automatic door openers on rooms

  • automatic door openers on some hallways doors and in common spaces such as lounges and laundryÌý

  • elevator access

  • braille signage (by request)

  • quiet areas

  • kitchens and kitchenettes for special food requirementsÌý

A floor plan of an accessible room in LeMarchant Place

Sample accessible room layout in LeMarchant Place

Truro Campus

Our accessible residence options are limited on the Truro Campus, but there is a wheelchair accessible ramp at the entry into Trueman House, and some limited bathroom accessibility features on the first floor.Ìý

An exterior photo of the front of Trueman House.

How to request an accommodation

To request an accessibility accommodation in residence:

  1. on page 4 of the residence application, you will have the option to indicate yourÌý residence accommodation request. Providing information and/or documentation to support your application will strengthen the request. Ìý

  2. complete theÌýÌýform (NetID login required)Ìý

  3. upload medical documentation via the form upload in the residence application, if applicable.Ìý

Screenshot of the section in the Residence application that covers request for medical accommodation Disability and Medical Information section on application

Other accessibility assistance

É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥â€™s Student Accessibility Centre offers a wide range of support for students with barriers related to any human rights protected characteristic.Ìý

Their experienced team works collaboratively with students and staff to create an inclusive environment and a great university experience at É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥.Ìý

If you would like to discuss accommodation at É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥, please contact the Student Accessibility Centre.

Student Accessibility Supports

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A wide-angle photo of an accessible room in LeMarchant Place, showing furniture and mini fridge LeMarchant Place accessible room
An accessible room in LeMarchant Place, with a playful reading chair tucked in the corner by the window LeMarchant Place accessible room
An accessible room in LeMarchant Place with plenty of natural light LeMarchant Place accessible room
Emergency alarms on the all of an accessible room in LeMarchant Place - with audio and visual alarms LeMarchant Place emergency alarms
A photo of the entry door and washroom door in an accessible room in LeMarchant Place LeMarchant Place accessible room door
The card scanner in the hallway in LeMarchant Place for an automatic door opener LeMarchant Place accessible room card scanner
An accessible bathroom in LeMarchant Place, with a roll-under sink and roll-in shower LeMarchant Place accessible bathroom
The grab bars around the toilet in an accessible bathroom in LeMarchant Place LeMarchant Place accessible bathroom
An accessible room in Risley Hall Risley Hall acessible room
A photo of an accessible room in Risley Hall - showing the door, window and sink Risley Hall accessible room
A photo of an accessible room in Risley Hall, featuring a roll-under sink Risley Hall accessible room
The automatic door opener on an accessible room in Risley Hall Risley Hall automatic door
The door button and handle in an accessble room in Risley Hall for the automatic opener Risley Hall accessible room door
The flashing light and audio alarm on the wall in an accessible room in Risley Hall Emergency alarm in Risley Hall room
The bathroom in an accessible room in Risley Hall, with grab bars and a roll-in shower Risley Hall accessible bathroom
The automatic door button in a hallway in Risley Hall Risley Hall automatic door button
A kitchen in Risley Hall with an accessible automatic door Risley Hall accessible kitchen
A laundry room in Risley Hall with an accessible automatic door Risley Hall accessible laundry
A lounge at Risley Hall with an accessible automatic door Risley Hall accessible lounge

Accessibility contacts

É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥ Residence Office

6230 Coburg Road, Howe Hall
residence@dal.ca (Halifax)
residence.ac@dal.ca (Truro)

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Student Accessibility Centre (Halifax)

Killam Library Atrium, Room G28
6225 University Avenue
Visit the Student Accessibility Centre webpageÌý
access@dal.ca

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Student Success Centre (Truro)

Dairy BuildingÌý
11 Sipu Awti
accessac@dal.ca

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