Solidaris Day 2023

This year, Solidaris Day will be taking place on Sunday 20 August in the heart of Dison for its 15th edition.

During the day, you'll be able to enjoy a host of activities on a totally accessible site:

Street shows
Artistic entertainment...
Concerts
Snacks, picnic area
Gifts for children affiliated to Solidaris Wallonie Province de Liège

NOTE: The facilities listed below are planned by the organisers. This information will be confirmed on the day of the event on this information sheet!

Strong points

PRM parking spaces will be reserved near the entrance (N 627, rue Leopold or rue d'Andrimont/parking de l'Intermarché).
The number of spaces is limited.
Drop-off points are available at rue d'Andrimont and the Intermarché car park.
A team of volunteers is on hand to provide information and help throughout the festival.
Volunteers are trained to welcome PRMs.
Volunteers are identifiable with PRM badges.
The PRM manager can be contacted before the festival by e-mail: laurence baeke +3243416447 laurence.baeke@solidaris.be
The PRM manager, Mrs Baeke, can be contacted during the festival: Sundays only on 0496/508310.

Points of attention

The event site is open to the public, so you can come and go as you please.

Strong points

PRM parking spaces will be reserved near the entrance (N 627, rue Leopold or rue d'Andrimont/parking de l'Intermarché).
The number of spaces is limited.
Drop-off point available at rue d'Andrimont/Intermarché car park.
An adapted PRM shuttle bus will take you 300m from the festival entrance.
A team of volunteers is on hand to provide information and assistance throughout the festival.
Volunteers are trained to welcome PRMs.
Volunteers are identifiable with PRM badges.
Traffic is mainly on the road (smooth surface).
Adapted ticket office at the entrance.
PRM area marked out on the ground near the stage.
The stands are accessible.
Accessible bar and tables nearby.
Access to the prize-giving area is via a ramp.
There is a mobile adapted toilet in the reserved concert area and in the communal toilets.
Depending on the local businesses, some terraces are accessible.
The PRM manager can be contacted before the festival by e-mail: laurence baeke +3243416447 laurence.baeke@solidaris.be
The PRM Manager, Ms Baecke, can be contacted during the festival: Sundays only on 0496/508310.

Points of attention

The event takes place in the public space and is therefore dependent on the ground surfaces and relief of the site.
Depending on how busy it is, the traffic and manoeuvring areas may be reduced.
There will be some gradients in the walkways (max 7%), depending on the direction of traffic chosen. To keep the gradients to a minimum, we advise you to take the route starting from rue Albert 1er, rue des écoles, Place Luc Hommel and returning via Place du marché.
The event can be accessed by various means of public transport or by adapted PRM shuttles. Some routes from bus stops are more difficult.

Strong points

PRM parking spaces will be reserved near the entrance (N 627, rue Leopold or rue d'Andrimont/parking de l'Intermarché).
The number of spaces is limited.
Drop-off points are available at rue d'Andrimont and the Intermarché car park.
A team of volunteers is on hand to provide information and help throughout the festival.
Volunteers are trained to welcome PRMs.
Volunteers are identifiable with PRM badges.
Traffic is mainly on the road (smooth surface).
Access to the gift-giving area is via a ramp.
An adapted mobile toilet in the reserved area.
PRM area marked out on the ground near the stage.
Mobility equipment (wheelchair, cane chair) available at the Red Cross stand.
Seating available throughout the event area.
The PRM manager can be contacted before the festival by e-mail: laurence baeke +3243416447 laurence.baeke@solidaris.be
The PRM Manager, Ms Baecke, can be contacted during the festival: Sundays only on 0496/508310.

Points of attention

The event takes place in the public space, and is therefore dependent on the ground surfaces and relief of the site.
Depending on how busy it is, traffic areas may be reduced.
There will be some gradients in the walkways (max 7%), depending on the direction of traffic chosen. To keep the gradients to a minimum, we advise you to take the route starting from rue Albert 1er, rue des écoles, Place Luc Hommel and returning via Place du marché.
The event can be accessed by various means of public transport. Some routes from bus stops are more difficult.

Strong points

PRM parking spaces will be reserved near the entrance (N 627, rue Leopold or rue d'Andrimont/parking de l'Intermarché).
The number of spaces is limited.
Drop-off point available at rue d'Andrimont/Intermarché car park.
Access to the site is possible by public transport, shuttles are provided, the stop is about 300m from the entrance.
A team of volunteers is on hand to provide information and help throughout the festival.
The volunteers have been trained in welcoming PRMs and will be able to explain how the site is organised.
Assistance dogs are welcome.
Toilets available.
The PRM manager can be contacted before the festival by e-mail: laurence baeke +3243416447 laurence.baeke@solidaris.be
The PRM Manager, Mrs Baeke, can be contacted during the festival: Sundays only on 0496/508310.

Points of attention

The event can be reached by various means of public transport. Some routes from bus stops are more difficult. Favour shuttles
The event takes place in the public space, and is therefore dependent on the ground surfaces and relief of the site.
Depending on how busy it is, traffic areas can be small and complex.
It will be very difficult for a blind person to find their way around the site alone.
None of the content is adapted for audio description.

Strong points

PRM parking spaces will be reserved near the entrance (N 627, rue Leopold or rue d'Andrimont/parking de l'Intermarché).
The number of spaces is limited.
Drop-off points are available on rue d'Andrimont/Intermarché car park.
A team of volunteers is on hand to provide information and help throughout the festival.
Volunteers are trained in welcoming PRMs and can explain how the site is organised.
Volunteers are identifiable with PRM badges.
Assistance dogs are welcome.
Toilets are available.
The PRM manager can be contacted before the festival by e-mail: laurence baeke +3243416447 laurence.baeke@solidaris.be
The PRM Manager, Mrs Baeke, can be contacted during the festival: Sundays only on 0496/508310.

Points of attention

The event takes place in the public space, and is therefore dependent on the ground surfaces and relief of the site.
It can be difficult to get around the stands set up on one side of the road.
Depending on the number of visitors, traffic areas may be reduced.
The event can be accessed by various means of public transport. Some routes from bus stops are more difficult.

Strong points

Drop-off points are available on rue d'Andrimont and in the Intermarché car park.
Access to the site is possible by public transport, shuttles are provided, the stop is about 300m from the entrance.
Identified information point.
The Surdimobile stand will be manned by a communications assistant.
A team of volunteers will be on hand to provide information and assistance throughout the festival.
Volunteers are trained in welcoming PRMs.
Volunteers are identifiable with PRM badges.
Sockets for recharging phones are available.
Earplugs and helmets available.
Toilets available.
The PRM manager can be contacted before the festival by e-mail: laurence baeke +3243416447 laurence.baeke@solidaris.be
The PRM Manager, Ms Baeke, can be contacted during the festival: Sundays only on 0496/508310.

Points of attention

No sign language concerts or events are planned.
Depending on the sun, there may be areas of shadow or glare when communicating.

Strong points

Drop-off points are available on rue d'Andrimont and in the Intermarché car park.
Access to the site is possible by public transport, shuttles are provided, the stop is approximately 300m from the entrance.
Identified information point located away from sources of noise.
Communication aids at the Surdimobile stand.
A team of volunteers is on hand to provide information and assistance throughout the festival.
Volunteers have been trained in welcoming PRMs.
Volunteers are identifiable with PRM badges.
Sockets for recharging phones are available.
Earplugs and helmets available.
A rest area/quiet zone at the first-aid post.
Toilets available.
The PRM manager can be contacted before the festival by e-mail: laurence baeke +3243416447 laurence.baeke@solidaris.be
The PRM manager, Mrs Baeke, can be contacted during the festival: Sundays only on 0496/508310.

Points of attention

No sign language concerts or events.
No BIM at the Gifts stand.

Strong points

Drop-off points are available on rue d'Andrimont and in the Intermarché car park.
Access to the site is possible by public transport, shuttles are provided, the stop is approximately 300m from the entrance.
There is an identified information point, located away from sources of noise.
A team of volunteers is on hand to provide information and assistance throughout the festival.
Volunteers are aware of and trained to welcome PRMs.
Volunteers are identifiable with PRM badges.
Earplugs and helmets available.
Presence of a rest area/quiet zone (emergency centre).
Reserved area close to the concert area.
Adapted toilet facilities.
Illustrated drinks menu
The PRM manager can be contacted before the festival by e-mail: laurence baeke +3243416447 laurence.baeke@solidaris.be
The PRM Manager, Mrs Baeke, can be contacted during the festival: Sundays only on 0496/508310