University of Silesia in Katowice

Accessibility of the entrance to the building and control area

The entrance to the dormitory is labelled with an appropriate board and inscription ‘Dom Studenta nr 2’ [Student Residence Hall no. 2]. There are two steps and a ramp with handrails providing access for people with disabilities.

The doorbell is installed at the entrance door, at a height of approximately 1 m.
Upon entering the building we are at level 0. The porter’s lodge is 1.5 m from the entrance.

Accessibility of corridors, stairs and lifts

The building is four-storey. There is no lift. Access barriers for wheelchair users have been removed on level 0.

Types of adjustments inside the building

On level 0, there are 5 residential rooms adapted for people with disabilities (including two wheelchair-accessible rooms) and public sanitary facilities (toilets, washbasins, and a shower) adapted for people with disabilities. The holders are installed and the manoeuvring space has been secured. Rooms are equipped with a paging system linked to the porter’s lodge.

Parking places designated for persons with disabilities and exploitation thereof

There is a parking space for people with disabilities in front of the building.

Contact data of the person who can provide more information about the building accessibility:

Marek Sonnenfeld, adres e-mail: marek.sonnenfeld@us.edu.pl, +48 32 358 66 02.