Accessibility

Dal Residence is committed to supporting the mission of a barrier-free Dalhousie and to ensuring residents have their accessibility requirements met.

Accessibility in residence

Dalhousie’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.

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.

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

Accessibility features How to request an accommodation Other accessibility assistance Photo gallery Accessibility contacts

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.

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 desk

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 laundry

elevator access

braille signage (by request)

quiet areas

kitchens and kitchenettes for special food requirements

in-residence support from the Residence Life team - see the Halifax Residence Community Living Guide [PDF-10.2MB] or Truro Residence Community Living Guide [PDF-7MB] for more information about Residence Life

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.

An exterior photo of the front of Trueman House.

How to request an accommodation

To request an accessibility accommodation in residence:

on page 4 of the residence application, you will have the option to indicate your residence accommodation request. Providing information and/or documentation to support your application will strengthen the request.
complete the Request for Accommodation form (NetID login required)
upload medical documentation via the form upload in the residence application, if applicable.

Screenshot of the section in the Residence application that covers request for medical accommodation

Disability and Medical Information section on application

Other accessibility assistance

Dalhousie’s Student Accessibility Centre offers a wide range of support for students with barriers related to any human rights protected characteristic.

Their experienced team works collaboratively with students and staff to create an inclusive environment and a great university experience at Dalhousie.

If you would like to discuss accommodation at Dalhousie, please contact the Student Accessibility Centre.

Student Accessibility Supports