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Les Assises de l’accessibilité

  • CAWaB (Collectif Accessibilité Wallonie Bruxelles) is pleased to be organising a special morning devoted to the current state of accessibility in Brussels.
  • This meeting will be an opportunity for anyone working in the disability, diversity or mobility sectors to find out about the progress and current projects in the field of accessibility in various areas: town planning, mobility, housing, communication, digital technology, tourism, etc.
  • This will be an opportunity to welcome speakers (STIB, Bruxelles-Mobilité, SNCB, visit.brussels, Equal.Brussels, UNIA, etc.) who will be sharing recent advances in accessibility within their organisation or jurisdiction.
  • When? Thursday 27 June 2024 from 9am to 1pm + lunch
  • Where? La Tricoterie (Rue Théodore Verhaegen 158, 1060 Brussels)

Strong points

  • The entrance to the building will be signposted with a beachflag or a CAWAB roll-up.
  • The entrance to the building is on one level.
  • Stewards will be on hand to provide information and assistance throughout the event. They will be identifiable by their colourful T-shirts.
  • They will be present at the entrance to the building.
  • The event is taking place in the Salle des Arches, which is easy to get around inside.
  • There are two PRM toilets, but their facilities are not ideal (transfer area too small, grab rails poorly positioned).  
  • There is free wifi access on site.
  • Frédérique Pintus is the event's PRM manager, and can be contacted by email: frederique.pintus@cawab.be or by telephone 0492 53 88 15 for any further information. 

Points of attention

  • Awaiting confirmation: A request has been made to the local authority to reserve PRM parking spaces near the entrance to La Tricoterie.
  • The building can be accessed by various means of public transport. Certain routes from bus stops are more or less easy.
  • Access from the Gare du Midi is via Rue Théodore Verhaegen. The street has a slope.
  • The building's floor coverings provide little contrast.
  • La Tricoterie is open to the public, so it is possible to enter and leave the building freely.

Strong points

  • The entrance to the building is on one level.
  • Stewards will be on hand at the entrance to the building to provide information and assistance throughout the event. They will be identifiable by their colourful T-shirts.
  • Getting around inside the building is easy and follows a logical path.  
  • You can take a lift to the adapted toilet in the basement.
  • Reserved seating will be provided in the front row.
  • The seats can be moved to sit next to someone close to you. Don't hesitate to ask a steward if you need help.
  • Access to the terrace will be possible with the installation of a ramp.
  • Lunch will be buffet style. Staff can help to serve themselves or offer to serve at the table.
  • The bar is too high. Position yourself on the right so that staff can see you.

Points of attention

  • Awaiting confirmation: A request has been made to the local authority to provide PRM parking spaces near the entrance to La Tricoterie.
  • The building can be accessed by various means of public transport. Some routes from bus stops may be difficult.
  • Access from the Gare du Midi is via Rue Théodore Verhaegen. The street has a slope.
  • There are two adapted toilets in the building.
  • Basement toilet: The transfer area is large enough, but the grab rails are poorly positioned. The door swings open and there is not enough space to reach the handle 50cm to the side. 
  • Toilet near the arches room: The transfer area is too small. There are two grab rails. The door slides. 
  • Access to the toilet near the arches room is via a short, very steep slope.

Strong points

  • The entrance to the building is on one level.
  • Interior circulation is easy and logical.
  • Stewards will be on hand to provide information and assistance throughout the event. They will be identifiable by their colourful T-shirts.
  • They will be present at the entrance to the building. 
  • An adapted toilet is located near the Salle des Arches.
  • The toilet is equipped with two grab rails.

Points of attention

  • Awaiting confirmation: A request has been made to the local authority to provide PRM parking spaces near the entrance to La Tricoterie.
  • The building can be accessed by various means of public transport. Some routes from bus stops may be difficult.
  • Access from the Gare du Midi is via Rue Théodore Verhaegen. The street has a slope.
  • There are two ramps on the pathway to the salle des arches, and no handrails. 

 

Strong points

  • Stewards will be on hand at the entrance to the building to provide information and assistance throughout the event.
  • Getting to the Salle des Arches is easy. It follows a logical path.
  • The walkways are safe. 
  • Conferences are based on visual aids. Information will be given orally. 
  • Assistance dogs are welcome.
  • Toilets are close to the Salle des Arches.

Points of attention

  • The building can be accessed by various means of public transport. Some routes from bus stops are more difficult.
  • There is no Braille programming.
  • There are two ramps in the pathway to access the Salle des Arches, there are no handrails, but there is a safety edge.

Strong points

  • Stewards will be on hand to provide information and assistance throughout the event. They will be on hand at the entrance to the building.
  • Getting to the arches room is easy and follows a logical path. There are no obstacles.
  • Signage will be provided to help you find your way around the building.
  • Lectures will be based on visual aids. Information will be given orally.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome.
  • Toilets are close to the Salle des Arches.
  • Programming in large print will be available.

Points of attention

  • The ramps in the circulation area have contrasting edges.
  • Access to the upper part of the terrace is possible via a staircase with a few steps and handrails, but without contrasting edges.

Strong points

  • Moving around the building is easy and logical.
  • Signage makes it easy to find your way around.
  • The programme is available in hard copy.
  • Conferences will be translated into sign language.
  • There is free wifi access on site.

Points of attention

  • Depending on the lighting conditions, some grey areas may remain.
  • There is no written record of the content of the presentations.

Strong points

  • The event organisers have provided signage to help you find your way around the site.
  • The programme is available in hard copy.
  • A magnetic induction loop will be installed in the Salle des Arches.
  • There is free wifi access on site.

Points of attention

  • There is no written support for the presentations.
  • Depending on how busy it is, the foyer area (lunch) may be noisy.
  • Depending on the lighting, there may be shadows in which to communicate.

Strong points

  • Stewards will be on hand to provide information and assistance throughout the event. They will be present at the entrance to the building.
  • Getting around the building is easy and logical.
  • The festival organisers have provided signage to help you find your way around the site.
  • Lunch will be provided in the form of a buffet.

Points of attention

  • The building hosting the event is open, so you can enter and leave the building freely.
  • Depending on how busy it is, the foyer area (lunch) may be noisy.
  • There is no support in FALC.
  • There is no support with the written content of the presentations.
  • The programme is dense, with only one break planned.
  • There is no illustrated menu; the dishes will be displayed directly on the buffet.
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