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Piscine Siréna de Farciennes

Siréna is much more than an aquatic, fitness and wellness centre. It's a haven of refreshment and vitality, supported by the Town of Châtelet and the Commune of Farciennes. Open to everyone, from the young to the old, Siréna offers a variety of activities to suit all tastes.

The new facilities have been designed for people with motor and sensory impairments as part of the 2014-2020 Swimming Pool Plan.

The 4 parking spaces reserved for the disabled are located near the entrance.

All movements are on the same level. Reception staff are on hand to show and explain how everything works. You can ask for a wristband for easy use of the lockers (without having to enter a code).

Information and orientation signage is planned for the near future.

There is a family cloakroom and 3 individual PRM cloakrooms accessible to people with motor disabilities.

The cafeteria on the first floor is accessible by lift.

Strong points

Identification
  • The building is easy to find.

Points of attention

Field of analysis
  • The restaurant has not been analysed.

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

There are three PRM changing rooms with a pool-style wheelchair available. You can always ask the staff on site for help in organising the management of wheelchairs, as well as arranging for the safe storage of the swimmer's personal wheelchair while he or she is swimming.

The foot baths have gradients of ± 11%.

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 a step of 2 cm maximum to negotiate but it is bevelled.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
Entrance
  • The building is easy to identify.
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • There is no step in the entrance.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
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.
Horizontal circulation
  • There is no step to negotiate.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
Vertical circulation
  • There is a lift.
  • A sufficiently large lift serves all the floors open to the public.
  • 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.
  • The sink is accessible and it is easy to use.
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.

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

There are three PRM changing rooms with a pool-style wheelchair available. You can always ask the staff on site for help in organising the management of wheelchairs, as well as arranging for the safe storage of the swimmer's personal wheelchair while he or she is swimming.

The foot bath has a gradient of ± 11% and is equipped with a handrail.

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.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
  • The building is easy to identify.
  • There is no step in the entrance.
Home
  • Seats are available near the reception.
Horizontal circulation
  • There is no step to negotiate.
  • Circulation is easy almost everywhere.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
  • Most of the transit areas are sufficiently large.
Vertical circulation
  • The staircases are equipped with handrails on both sides.
  • The staircases are secure.
  • There is a lift.
  • A lift serves all the floors open to the public.
  • 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.

Strong points

Access road from the car park
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
Access road from the street
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
Entrance
  • The opening of the door is automatic.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance .
Home
  • The reception is located in front of the entrance.
  • The reception has no glass partition.
  • The staff sees the persons coming into the building and can assist them.
  • The reception is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
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.

There are plans to secure the entrance windows in the near future.

Strong points

Access road from the car park
  • There are no obstacles.
Entrance
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
Home
  • The staff sees the persons coming into the building and can assist them.
  • The reception is located in front of the entrance.
  • The reception is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
Horizontal circulation
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
  • 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 lighting is sufficient and continuous in the staircases.
  • The stair steps are contrasting.
  • The staircases are equipped with at least one secure handrail.

Opening days and times + contact email address + telephone number to be displayed legibly from the outside.

Ticket office / Prices and authorised swimwear type + safety instructions (in pictograms) are displayed.

Pool hall / Safety instructions will be displayed in pictograms.

Strong points

Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to find.
  • The building is easy to find.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
Home
  • The reception is open, well lit and allows lip reading.
  • The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
Wireless
  • It is possible to connect to the mobile networks, 3G or 4G.
Light
  • The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

Opening days and times + contact email address + telephone number to be displayed legibly from the outside.

Ticket office / Prices and authorised swimwear type + safety instructions (in pictograms) are displayed.

Pool hall / Safety instructions will be displayed in pictograms.

Strong points

Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to find.
  • The building is easy to find.
Home
  • The reception is open, well lit and allows lip reading.
  • The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
Light
  • The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

Opening days and times + contact email address + telephone number to be displayed legibly from the outside.

Ticket office / Prices and authorised swimwear type + safety instructions (in pictograms) are displayed.

Pool hall / Safety instructions will be displayed in pictograms.

Strong points

Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to find.
  • The building is easy to find.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
Home
  • The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
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.
Adapted sanitary
  • The toilets are easy to find.
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