Piscine communale de Wanze

The Wanze swimming pool was renovated in 2022 as part of the Pool Plan subsidy. Every effort has been made to accommodate people with special needs, whatever their disability. This issue was taken into account throughout the project in the choice of equipment, materials, colours and layout. The cafeteria on the first floor is now accessible via a platform lift, and the swimming pool has been fitted with a drowning detection system. Staff have also been trained to deal with disabled people.

The pool has a 25-metre pool, a training pool, a children's pool, a jacuzzi and a sauna (at an additional cost). In summer, you can also enjoy the terrace and garden!

The 2 disabled parking spaces are located near the entrance.

There is an automatic sliding door at the entrance and all movements are on the same level. Reception staff are on hand to show and explain how it works. You can ask for a wristband for easy use of the lockers (without having to enter a code).

There are 2 accessible communal changing rooms and 2 large individual cubicles accessible to people with motor disabilities and families. A swimming pool wheelchair and a launching device are available.

The cafeteria on the first floor is accessible via the inside staircase or via a lifting platform outside at the side of the building.

Strong points

Staff

A reference person is present to welcome and accompany the persons with special needs.
There is staff available to help negotiate obstacles.
The staff has received training for the reception of persons with special needs.

Safety

The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
There are colour lines to find the way.
The function of the space is displayed on each door.

Parking

It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.

Identification

The building is easy to find.

The 2 parking spaces reserved for the disabled are located near the entrance. They are large enough (360 x 600cm) but have a slight slope (3%). It is possible to come by minibus.

The entrance door slides automatically. There is a well-designed ticket office. You can ask for a wristband to use the lockers more easily (without entering a code). The reception staff can give you a pool wheelchair and take care of your personal wheelchair while you swim.

There are 2 individual cabins large enough to make the transfer with the 2 wheelchairs. They are equipped with a seat and grab rails. There are also 2 communal changing rooms with a wide bench and a transfer area next to the bench.

The showers and foot baths are on the same level and there is a private cubicle with an adapted shower and WC. There are also adapted toilets next to the hairdryers, on the side of the individual cubicles.

If you need to get into the water, ask the lifeguards to use the launching device.

Unfortunately, the sauna door is very narrow (67cm).

There are sockets for hairdryers in the individual changing rooms, and adjustable-height hairdryers in the communal areas.

The cafeteria, on the 1st floor, is accessible via an external lifting platform. There is an adapted toilet nearby.

Strong points

Parking

The reserved parking spaces are properly indicated.
The reserved parking spaces are sufficiently big and horizontal.
It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.

Access road from the car park

There is no step to negotiate.
The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
All the ramps are easy to negotiate.

Access road from the street

There is no step to negotiate.
The floor is regular and free of obstacles.

Entrance

The building is easy to identify.
The entrance is easy to identify.
The main entrance is accessible.
There is no step in the entrance.
The opening of the door is automatic.
The passage width of the doors measures at least 85 cm.

Home

The payment device is easy to use.
The free space in front of the counter is sufficiently big.
The counter is at the correct height.
The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
A reference person is present to welcome and accompany the persons with special needs.

Horizontal circulation

There is no step to negotiate.
The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
The width of the hallways is sufficient.
The passage width of the doors measures at least 85 cm.
The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
The function of the space is displayed on each door.

Vertical circulation

There is a lift.

Adapted sanitary

The adapted toilet is easy to find.
An adapted toilet is available, well signalled and easy to use.

Dining room

Some tables allow a correct positioning in a wheelchair.
Service is provided at the table by the staff.

Shower room

The adapted shower is equipped with a seat and grab bars.
The shower is a walk-in shower.
There is an adapted toilet and it is easy to use.

Changing room

There is an adapted locker room with an adapted seat.

Seats are available in each area.

There are 2 individual changing rooms equipped with seats and grab rails and 2 communal changing rooms with a wider bench. If necessary, you can ask at reception for a pool wheelchair so you can get into the shower and to the edge of the pool.

There are handrails to hold on to in the showers and to cross the foot bath. The communal showers are equipped with a seat and there is a private adapted shower and WC cubicle.

There are also adapted toilets on the barefoot side near the hairdryers in the individual cabins and near the cafeteria upstairs.

To enter the deep end of the pool, you can ask the lifeguards to install a staircase in the shallow end or to use the launching device.

Strong points

Parking

There is at least 1 reserved parking space less than 50 metres from the entrance.
The reserved parking spaces are properly indicated.
It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.

Access road from the car park

There is no step to negotiate.
The floor is regular and free of obstacles.

Access road from the street

There is no step to negotiate.
The floor is regular and free of obstacles.

Entrance

The building is easy to identify.
The main entrance is accessible.
The opening of the door is automatic.
The passage width of the doors measures at least 85 cm.
The ramp is equipped with a handrail on both sides.

Home

Seats are available near the reception.
The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
A reference person is present to welcome and accompany the persons with special needs.
The staff has received training for the reception of persons with special needs.

Horizontal circulation

There is no step to negotiate.
The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
The width of the hallways is sufficient.
There are seats along the pathway.
The passage width of the doors measures at least 85 cm.

Vertical circulation

There is a lift.

Adapted sanitary

There is a toilet with grab bars and it is easy to use.
The adapted toilet is easy to find.
The function of the space is displayed on each door.

Dining room

The width of circulations is sufficient.
Service is provided at the table by the staff.

Shower room

The adapted shower is equipped with a seat and grab bars.
The shower is a walk-in shower.
There is a toilet with grab bars and it is easy to use.

Changing room

There is a locker room with a seat and grab bars.

The building is located at the end of the car park. Disabled parking spaces are located near the entrance to the building.

Staff are on hand to welcome dogs and show and explain the facilities. You can ask for a wristband to use the lockers more easily (without having to enter a code).

Tactile guide lines on the floor lead to the foot bath, the ladders in the main pool, the sauna and the jacuzzi. The edges of the pools are marked by tactile contrast.

There is a shelf with hooks near the shower and near the 1st pool ladder.
You can ask the lifeguards to swim in a separate corridor.

Strong points

Access road from the car park

Circulation is free from obstacles.

Access road from the street

Circulation is free from obstacles.

Guide dog

Assistance dogs are accepted.

Entrance

The opening of the door is automatic.

Home

The reception has no glass partition.
Guide lines in relief facilitate circulation to the reception.
A reference person is present to welcome and accompany the persons with special needs.

Horizontal circulation

Guide-lines facilitate circulation.
The dangerous objects in the pathway are secured.

Vertical circulation

The staircases have at least one handrail.
The staircases are secured by warning tiles.

Dining room

The service is at the table.

Points of attention

Access road from the street

The car park must be crossed in order to reach the entrance.

The building is located at the end of the car park. Disabled parking spaces are located near the entrance to the building.

Staff are on hand to welcome dogs and show and explain the facilities. You can ask for a wristband to use the lockers more easily (without having to enter a code).

All the corridors are well lit and the contrasts have been designed to make orientation easier. Contrasting tactile guide lines on the floor lead to the foot bath, the ladders in the main pool and the sauna and jacuzzi. The edges of the pools can be identified by tactile and visual contrast. The foot bath is secured by handrails.

There is a shelf with hooks near the shower and near the 1st pool ladder.

You can ask the lifeguards to swim in a separate corridor.

Strong points

Access road from the car park

There are no obstacles.
There is contrast.

Entrance

The opening of the door is automatic.
The door contrasts with its environment.

Home

A reference person is present to welcome the persons with special needs.
Guide lines in relief facilitate circulation to the reception.
The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
A reference person is present to welcome and accompany the persons with special needs.

Horizontal circulation

The dangerous objects in the pathway are secured.
The glass walls and doors are secured by a contrasting visual marking.
Guide-lines in contrasting colour facilitate circulation.
The furniture contrasts with its environment.
The contrast between the floor and the walls facilitates circulation.
The doors contrast with their environment.
The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.

Vertical circulation

The lighting is sufficient and continuous in the staircases.
The stair steps are contrasting.
The staircases are equipped with at least one secure handrail.

Dining room

The service is at the table.

Outside, under the covered passageway, a sign indicates opening hours and the contact email address.

Staff have been trained to welcome people with special needs, but do not speak sign language.

Prices and authorised types of swimming costume are displayed.

Pictograms indicate the different functions and instructions for use are displayed.

Everything is well lit.

Strong points

Parking

The car park is freely accessible.

Entrance

The entrance is easy to find.
The building is easy to find.
The opening hours are displayed next to the door.

Home

The reception is open, well lit and allows lip reading.
The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
The institution can be contacted by fax.
The institution can be contacted by email.
The staff has received training for the reception of deaf persons.
The rates are displayed in the reception.
The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
The function of the space is displayed on each door.
A reference person is present to welcome and accompany the persons with special needs.

Wireless

Wi-Fi is free and available anywhere in the building.
Wi-Fi is available upon request.

Light

The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
The lighting is sufficient and continuous.

Adapted sanitary

It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.
The toilets are easy to find.

Dining room

The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

Points of attention

Home

There is no staff member practicing sign language.

Outside, under the covered passageway, a sign indicates opening hours and the contact email address.

Staff have been trained to welcome people with special needs.

Prices and authorised types of swimming costume are displayed.

Pictograms indicate the different functions and instructions for use are displayed.

Everything is well lit.

Strong points

Parking

The car park is freely accessible.

Entrance

The entrance is easy to find.
The building is easy to find.
The opening hours are displayed next to the door.

Home

The reception is open, well lit and allows lip reading.
The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
The institution can be contacted by email.
The rates are displayed in the reception.
The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
The function of the space is displayed on each door.
A reference person is present to welcome and accompany the persons with special needs.

Light

The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

Adapted sanitary

It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.

Dining room

The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

Disabled parking spaces are located near the entrance. It is possible to park a minibus.

The entrance door is automatic. The models of swimwear used and prohibited are displayed at reception. You can ask for a wristband to make it easier to use the lockers (without having to enter a code). Reception staff and lifeguards can show and explain.

There are pictograms to indicate the toilets and showers.

You can follow the blue line to get to the large pool, the small pool, the jacuzzi and the sauna.