SOAS Students

If you have a disability that may affect your choice of accommodation you can, in the first instance contact Zoë Davis, the SOAS Disability Officer for confidential help and advice. Her telephone number is 0044 (0)20 7074 5018.

Both Dinwiddy and Paul Robeson House have wheelchair accessible rooms. Dinwiddy has en-suite bathroom facilities with level floor shower access, and lowered kitchen units and appliances. Paul Robeson's en-suite bathrooms have a shower cubicles. Both bathrooms are of double size with full grab rails.

Study bedrooms, bathrooms & kitchens have pull-cord alarms that are connected to security for emeregency use.

The details given above are an example of what we can offer. If you have a special need that requires an additional facility, accommodation for a carer, or simply ground floor accommodation, please let us know and we will do our best to help.

Please discuss your requirements with Zoë who will be able to liaise with us to ensure that every effort is made to met your needs.

Accommodation for other students with disabilities

If you have a disability that you think may affect your choice of accommodation, you should notify the disability officer at your University and either ask them to contact us on your behalf or you may write to us directly. The facilities for people with disabilities vary between residences but we will provide full details on application.