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Piscine de Courcelles

Hisseho, the new Courcell aquatic centre, has

- a pool 25m long and 12.90m wide;

- a fun pool (paddling pool) 40cm deep;

- 24 changing rooms, including 3 cabins for families and 1 cabin for PRMs;

- a cafeteria with terrace;

- a large car park with disabled access.

The new facilities have been designed for people with motor and sensory impairments.

Students and members of the local swimming club can now take full advantage of these new facilities.

Visitors are welcomed in the cafeteria on the first floor, accessible by lift for people with reduced mobility.

An assistance call button is located after the entrance. It is indicated by guide lines and adapted pictograms.

Staff are trained to welcome people with disabilities.

Strong points

Staff
  • There is staff available to direct and guide.
  • 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.
  • 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.

A launching device is available. Don't hesitate to ask the lifeguard for help.

A PRM changing room is available, equipped with a wheelchair suitable for use in the water. This changing room has enough space for two transfer areas and can store a second swimming pool wheelchair for exchange.

Three PRM parking spaces are located near the entrance.

The foot bath has a slope of around 5%, with double handrails on either side.

Strong points

Parking
  • There is at least 1 reserved parking space less than 100 metres from the entrance.
  • The reserved parking spaces are properly indicated.
  • The reserved parking spaces are sufficiently big and horizontal.
Access road from the car park
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
  • There is no step to negotiate.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
Entrance
  • The building is easy to identify.
  • There is no step in the entrance.
Home
  • The payment device is easy to use.
  • There is a mobile payment device.
  • The free space in front of the counter is sufficiently big.
  • The counter is at the correct height.
Horizontal circulation
  • There is no step to negotiate.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
  • The width of the hallways is sufficient.
Vertical circulation
  • There is a lift.
  • The lift can be used in autonomy.
Adapted sanitary
  • An adapted toilet is available, well signalled and easy to use.
  • There is an accessible sink in the adapted toilet.
Shower room
  • The adapted shower is equipped with a seat and grab bars.
  • The shower is a walk-in shower.
Changing room
  • There is an adapted locker room with an adapted seat.

For those who have difficulty using conventional ladders, a launching device is available. Don't hesitate to ask the lifeguard for help.

A PRM changing room is available, equipped with a wheelchair suitable for use in the water. This changing room has enough space for two transfer areas and can store a second swimming pool wheelchair for exchange.

Three PRM parking spaces are located near the entrance.

The foot bath has a slope of around 5%, with double handrails on either side to provide better support.

There is a handrail at the exit from the foot bath to the pool.

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.
  • The reserved parking spaces are sufficiently big and horizontal.
Access road from the car park
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
  • There is no step to negotiate.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • There is a doorbell at the entrance that allows asking for help.
Home
  • Seats are available near the reception.
Horizontal circulation
  • There is no step to negotiate.
  • Circulation is easy almost everywhere.
  • The width of the pathways is sufficient.
Vertical circulation
  • The staircases are equipped with handrails on both sides.
  • The staircases are secure.
  • There is a lift.
  • There is a grab bar in the lift.
Adapted sanitary
  • There is a toilet with grab bars and it is easy to use.
  • There is a sink in the adapted toilet.
Shower room
  • The adapted shower is equipped with a seat and grab bars.
  • The shower is a walk-in shower.
Changing room
  • There is a locker room with a seat and grab bars.

If you use a white cane, you can leave it with the lifeguard while you swim.

Pedometer guidance is provided from the entrance, past the airlock, to the assistance call button, as well as to the lift leading to reception and the cafeteria upstairs.

The foot bath passageway, which has a gentle slope, is equipped with double handrails on each side to provide better support and guidance.

There is also a handrail at the foot bath exit, leading to the pool. 

The stairs leading to the pools are easy to find.

Strong points

Access road from the car park
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • The entrance is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
Home
  • Guide lines in relief facilitate circulation to the reception.
Horizontal circulation
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
Vertical circulation
  • A lift serves all the floors open to the public.
  • The staircases have at least one handrail.
  • The staircases are secured by warning tiles.

If you use a white cane, you can leave it with the lifeguard while you swim.

Pedometer guidance is provided from the entrance, past the airlock, to the assistance call button, as well as to the lift leading to reception and the cafeteria upstairs.

The foot bath passageway, which has a gentle slope, is equipped with double handrails on each side to provide better support and guidance.

There is also a handrail at the foot bath exit, leading to the pool. 

The stairs leading to the pools are easy to find.

Locker numbers are displayed in large letters for easy identification.

The glass walls are visually secure.

Strong points

Access road from the car park
  • There are no obstacles.
Entrance
  • The entrance is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
  • There is a doorbell at the entrance that allows asking for help.
Home
  • Guide lines in relief facilitate circulation to the reception.
Horizontal circulation
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
  • The glass walls and doors are secured by a contrasting visual marking.
  • The furniture contrasts with its environment.
  • The contrast between the floor and the walls facilitates circulation.
Vertical circulation
  • A lift serves all the floors.
  • The lift can be used in autonomy or staff is available to help.
  • The stair steps are contrasting.
  • The staircases are equipped with at least one secure handrail.

Information board next to the entrance door, information and bookings also available via the website.

Easily identifiable building and entrance.

Open, well-lit reception area. Simple building. Signage with pictograms.

The ticket office clearly displays prices, authorised swimwear and safety instructions in pictogram form.

In the pool hall, safety instructions are also displayed using pictograms to make them easier to read.

Strong points

Entrance
  • 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 institution can be contacted by email.
  • The rates are displayed in the reception.
  • The premises are easy to understand.
Wireless
  • It is possible to connect to the mobile networks, 3G or 4G.
  • Wi-Fi is available upon request.
Vertical circulation
  • There is a visual display of the floors in the lift.
Light
  • The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

Information board next to the entrance door, information and bookings also available via the website.

Easily identifiable building and entrance.

Open, quiet and well-lit reception area. Simple building. Signage with pictograms.

The ticket office clearly displays prices, authorised swimwear and safety instructions in pictogram form.

In the pool hall, safety instructions are also displayed using pictograms to make them easier to read.

Strong points

Entrance
  • The building is easy to find.
  • The opening hours are displayed next to the door.
Home
  • The reception is located in a quiet environment.
  • The reception is open, well lit and allows lip reading.
  • The institution can be contacted by email.
  • The rates are displayed in the reception.
Vertical circulation
  • There is a visual display of the floors in the lift.
Light
  • The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

Information board next to the entrance door, information and bookings also available via the website.

Easily identifiable building and entrance.

Open, well-lit reception area. Simple building. Signage with pictograms. 

Cash payment possible.

The ticket office clearly displays prices, authorised swimwear and safety instructions in pictogram form.

In the pool hall, safety instructions are also displayed using pictograms to make them easier to read.

Strong points

Entrance
  • The building is easy to find.
  • The opening hours are displayed next to the door.
Home
  • The reception is calm.
  • It is possible to pay in cash (coins and notes).
Vertical circulation
  • The lift is easy to use or staff is available to help.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous in the staircases.
  • The stair steps are contrasting.
  • The staircases are equipped with at least one secure handrail.
Horizontal circulation
  • The location is well lit.
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