Piscine communale de Visé
The Visé swimming pool was renovated as part of the Walloon Region's ‘swimming pool plan’ and reopened on 1 August 2023. Every effort has been made to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. For example, a lift has been installed to reach the pool half a level below.
Come and enjoy its sunny 25-metre pool!
- In general
- in wheelchair Independently accessible to people in wheelchair
- walking with difficulties Independently accessible to people walking with difficulties
- blind Independently accessible to people blind
- visualy impaired Independently accessible to people visualy impaired
- deaf Independently accessible to people deaf
- hard of hearing Independently accessible to people hard of hearing
- with difficulty understanding Independently accessible to people with difficulty understanding
In general
The establishment has 2 parking spaces reserved for the disabled, with sloping floors. A drop-off point is also available in front of the entrance, at the foot of the access ramp.
Staff have been trained to welcome people with disabilities and are available to help you.
The types of swimwear permitted and prohibited are displayed at reception.
A €2 coin is required to use the lockers. It may also be possible, on request, to leave personal belongings in a locked communal changing room.
Strong points
Staff
- There is staff available to help negotiate obstacles.
- 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 structure of the location is simple and 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.
People in weelchair
The 2 parking spaces to the right of the entrance are well signposted and large enough, but the ground slopes (approx. 5%) and the slope to the entrance is steep (10% over 1 metre). It is also possible to drop someone off in front of the entrance at the foot of the access ramp (<4%, with handrails).
The entrance door is swinging, of sufficient width but fitted with a door closer. Staff do not always see people arriving.
The adapted reception desk is in the cafeteria, on the left after the entrance door.
The pool has a communal changing room (no. 4) equipped with a bench and a seat with fold-down grab rails and a double transfer area. A pool wheelchair is available. Personal belongings remain in the locked changing room.
The communal showers are on the same level and equipped with a seat.
There is a lift to the pool level.
Lifeguards have a wheelchair for manual entry into the water.
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.
- It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.
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.
Access road from the street
- All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
- The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
- The steps can be bypassed by a well-indicated alternative pathway.
- All the ramps are easy to negotiate.
Entrance
- The building is easy to identify.
- The main entrance is accessible.
- The passage width of the door measures at least 85 cm.
Home
- There is a mobile payment device.
- The free space in front of the counter is sufficiently big.
- The counter is at the correct height.
- The passage width of the door measures at least 85 cm.
Horizontal circulation
- There is no step to negotiate.
- The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
- The width of the hallways is sufficient.
- 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
- 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 passage width of the door measures at least 85 cm.
Shower room
- The adapted shower is equipped with a seat and grab bars.
- The shower is a walk-in shower.
- The adapted toilet is located outside of the shower room.
Changing room
- There is an adapted locker room with an adapted seat.
Points of attention
Parking
- The reserved parking spaces have a slope.
- The access path has a super-elevation.
People walking with difficulties
The 2 parking spaces to the right of the entrance are well signposted and large enough, but the ground slopes (approx. 5%) and the slope to the entrance is steep (10% over 1 metre). It is also possible to drop someone off in front of the entrance at the foot of the ramp with handrails.
The entrance door is swinging, of sufficient width but fitted with a door closer. Staff do not always see people arriving.
The adapted reception desk is located in the cafeteria, on the left after the entrance door, where there is a place to sit.
There are benches for removing shoes before entering the changing area.
The pool has a communal changing room (no. 4) equipped with a bench and seat with fold-down grab rails and a double transfer area. A pool wheelchair is available if required. Personal belongings remain in the locked changing room.
Level communal showers have a handrail leading to the first shower. A shower seat is available at the back of the area.
The staircase to the pool level is equipped with handrails extended to near the staircase for entering the water, which is also equipped with a handrail. There is also a lift.
There are benches in the pool hall.
If required, the lifeguards have a chair for manual entry into the water.
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
- All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
- There is no step to negotiate.
- The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
Access road from the street
- All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
- There are a few steps, equipped with a handrail, to negotiate.
- The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
- The steps can be bypassed by a well-indicated alternative pathway.
- The ramp is equipped with a handrail on both sides.
Entrance
- The entrance is easy to identify.
- The building is easy to identify.
- The main entrance is accessible.
- The passage width of the door measures at least 85 cm.
Home
- Seats are available near the reception.
- Wheelchairs are available.
- The passage width of the door measures at least 85 cm.
- The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
- The function of the space is displayed on each door.
Horizontal circulation
- There is no step to negotiate.
- The steps can be bypassed by a well-indicated alternative pathway.
- The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
- The width of the hallways is sufficient.
- There are seats along the pathway.
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.
- The adapted toilet is easy to find.
- The passage width of the doors measures at least 85 cm.
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.
- The adapted toilet is located outside of the shower room.
- The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
Changing room
- There is a locker room with a seat and grab bars.
Points of attention
Parking
- The reserved parking spaces have a slope.
Access road from the street
- There are no seats along the pathway.
Personnes aveugles
There are 2 disabled parking spaces and a drop-off point near the entrance.
The entrance is in line with the access road. Staff do not always see people arriving. The reception area is opposite the entrance door and staff have been trained to welcome people with disabilities. There is podotactile guidance from the reception area to the 2 cloakroom corridors.
There is a shelf with hooks on the wall between the 2 shower areas and in the pool hall above the extension of the staircase handrail.
A podotactile guide indicates the position of the handrail on the pool stairs. The contour of the pool can be detected by the water intake grille and its projecting edge.
It is possible to swim in a separate lane at certain times when the pool is less busy. Make a reservation by telephone.
The columns in the pool hall are at an angle. When you walk along the beaches, don't go beyond the floor gutter to avoid bumping into it!
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 entrance is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
Home
- The reception is located in front of the entrance.
- The reception is in a quiet environment.
- The reception has no glass partition.
- The location is structured in a simple and intuitive way.
Horizontal circulation
- Guide-lines facilitate circulation.
- Circulation is free from obstacles.
Vertical circulation
- The staircases have at least one handrail.
- The staircases are secured by warning tiles.
Personnes malvoyantes
There are 2 disabled parking spaces and a drop-off point near the entrance.
The entrance is in line with the access road. Staff do not always see people arriving. The reception area faces the entrance door and is not glazed. Staff have been trained to welcome people with disabilities.
There is podotactile guidance from the reception area to the 2 changing room corridors. The contrasts help with orientation and movement in the space.
There is a shelf with hooks on the wall between the 2 shower areas and in the basin hall above the extension of the staircase handrail.
Contrasting podotactile guidance indicates the position of the basin staircase handrail. The contour of the pool can be detected by the water intake grille and the contrasting projecting edge.
It is possible to swim in a separate lane at certain times when the pool is less busy. Make a reservation by telephone.
The columns in the pool hall are at an angle. When you walk along the beaches, don't go beyond the floor gutter to avoid bumping into it!
Strong points
Access road from the car park
- Guide-lines and tactile tiles are present and facilitate circulation.
- There are no obstacles.
Access road from the street
- Circulation is free from obstacles.
Entrance
- The entrance is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
Home
- The reception is located in front of the entrance.
- The reception is in a quiet environment.
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.
- The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
- The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
- The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
- The function of the space is displayed on each door.
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.
Personnes sourdes
There is an information board outside to the left of the door (opening hours, contact email address).
The reception area is not glazed. Prices are displayed and printed on a card presented by staff who have received training in dealing with disabled people.
Authorised and prohibited types of swimwear are displayed at reception. A €2 coin is required to use the lockers.
The entire building is well lit. Signage uses pictograms.
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 staff has received training for the reception of deaf persons.
- The rates are displayed in the reception.
- The premises are easy to understand.
- The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
- The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
- The function of the space is displayed on each door.
Wireless
- It is possible to connect to the mobile networks, 3G or 4G.
- Wi-Fi is free and available anywhere in the building.
Light
- The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
Adapted sanitary
- It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.
- The toilets are easy to find.
Points of attention
Home
- There is no information available in sign language.
Personnes malentendantes
There is an information board outside to the left of the door (opening hours, contact email address).
The reception area is not glazed. Prices are displayed and printed on a card presented by staff who have received training in dealing with disabled people.
Authorised and prohibited types of swimwear are displayed at reception. A €2 coin is required to use the lockers.
The entire building is well lit. Signage uses pictograms.
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 premises are easy to understand.
- The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
- The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
- The function of the space is displayed on each door.
- There is staff available to direct and guide.
- The staff has received training for the reception of 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.
Personnes avec difficultés de compréhension
There are 2 disabled parking spaces and a drop-off point near the entrance.
Staff have been trained to welcome people with disabilities.
The types of swimwear permitted and prohibited are displayed at reception. A €2 coin is required to use the lockers.
Signage uses pictograms.
There is a staircase with a handrail for entering the water.
Strong points
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 calm.
- The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
- It is possible to pay in cash (coins and notes).
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.
Horizontal circulation
- The location is well lit.
- 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.
Adapted sanitary
- The toilets are easy to find.