Sprimont Stone Interpretation Centre

Car park

• Three clearly marked, sufficiently large and level disabled parking spaces are available directly in front of the entrance.

Access road from the car park

• All passageways are sufficiently wide.

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• The floor is hard, even and free of obstacles.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

• The main entrance is accessible ; there are no steps.

• There is a bell at the entrance to request assistance. It is easy to use.

• The door is at least 85 cm wide.

• Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.

Reception

• There is a mobile payment device.

• There is sufficient free space in front of the counter. The counter is at a suitable height.

• A member of staff is available to welcome and guide people with specific needs.

Horizontal movement

• The floor is hard, even and free of obstacles.

• All passageways are wide enough.

• Doors are kept open at passages through thick walls.

Vertical movement

• A sufficiently large, accessible lift serves all floors accessible to the public.

Adapted toilet

• An adapted toilet is available, clearly signposted and easy to use.

• In the disabled toilet, there is a small washbasin (rather than a large disabled washbasin) to ensure there is plenty of space to manoeuvre between the fixtures.

Exhibition

• Most of the exhibition content is accessible and visible.

• Equipment such as tablets and interactive terminals can be used.

• Audio guides are activated automatically as you progress through the exhibition, so there is no need to handle the devices at each point of interest.

Access road from the street

• It is strongly recommended to travel by car as the access road from the street is very bumpy.

Car park

• Three clearly marked, sufficiently large and level disabled parking spaces are available directly in front of the entrance.

Access road from the car park

• All passageways are sufficiently wide.

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• The floor is hard, even and free of obstacles.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

• The main entrance is accessible ; there are no steps.

• There is a bell at the entrance to request assistance.

• The doors are at least 85 cm wide.

• Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.

Reception

• Seating is available near the reception desk.

• A member of staff is available to welcome and guide people with specific needs.

Horizontal movement

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• Circulation is easy throughout.

• The floor is hard, even and free of obstacles.

• All passageways are wide enough.

Vertical movement

• A lift with handrails serves all floors accessible to the public.

• The door is at least 85 cm wide and can be passed independently.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

Adapted toilet

• There is a toilet with grab bars that is easy to find and use.

• There is a washbasin in the adapted toilet.

Exhibition

• All of the exhibition content is accessible.

• Audio guides are activated automatically as you progress through the exhibition, so there is no need to handle the devices at each point of interest.

• There are seats in every area of the exhibition.

Access road from the street

• There are no seats along the path.

• It is strongly recommended that you go by car as the access road from the street is very bumpy.

Car park

• Three disabled parking spaces are available right in front of the entrance.

Access road from the car park

• There is a stone kerb between the car park and the entrance, which serves as a guide line.

• Any dangerous objects on the route are secured.

• There are no obstacles to traffic.

Guide dogs

• Assistance dogs are accepted at no extra charge.

Entrance

• The entrance is easily identifiable ; it is located in the logical continuation of the route.

• There is a bell at the entrance to call for assistance.

• Staff can see people arriving in the building and can provide assistance.

Reception

• The reception is in the logical continuation of the route. It is quiet and not glass-fronted.

• Braille price lists and a relief map of the site (with relief facades) are available at reception.

• A member of staff is on hand to assist people with specific needs.

Horizontal movement

• Dangerous objects on the route are secured.

• There are no obstacles to circulation.

• The layout is simple and intuitive.

Vertical movement

• Lift equipped with voice synthesis and raised and Braille buttons.

• The stairs have at least one handrail.

Exhibition

• The museum offers a very comprehensive audio guide (with orientation instructions) and many items to touch.

• A significant part of the exhibition content is adapted (touch, smell, hearing).

Access road from the street

• It is strongly recommended to travel by car as the access road from the street is very bumpy.

Car park

• Three disabled parking spaces are available right in front of the entrance.

Access road from the car park

• There is a stone kerb between the car park and the entrance, which serves as a guide line.

• Lighting is adequate and continuous.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

Entrance

• The entrance is easily identifiable and is located in the logical continuation of the route.

• There is a bell at the entrance to call for assistance.

• Staff can see people arriving in the building and can offer assistance.

Reception

• The reception is located in the logical continuation of the route and is in a quiet environment.

• Braille price lists and a relief map of the site (with relief facades) are available at reception.

• A designated member of staff is available to welcome people with specific needs.

Horizontal movement

• Dangerous objects in the walkway are secured.

• Lighting is sufficient and continuous.

• The layout of the premises is simple, making it easy to find your way around.

Vertical movement

• Lift equipped with voice synthesis and raised and Braille buttons. It can be used independently or staff are available to assist.

• Lighting is adequate and continuous on the stairs.

• The stairs are equipped with at least one safety handrail.

• Floor numbers are clearly indicated on each landing.

Exhibition

• The museum offers a very comprehensive audio guide (with orientation instructions) and many items that can be touched.

• Most of the works can be viewed up close.

Access road from the street

• It is strongly recommended to go by car as the access road from the street is very bumpy.

• Lighting is inadequate.

Horizontal movement

• Please note that there is a lack of contrast on the access road between the car park and the entrance door, and on the furniture on the upper floor.

Car park

• Parking is free.

• Signs make it easy to find your way around.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• Staff can see people arriving and are available to help.

Reception

• The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.

• The reception is open, well lit and allows for lip reading.

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

• Audio information is accompanied by visual displays.

• Prices are displayed at reception.

• A sign language interpreter is available on request.

Wi-Fi

• Wi-Fi is free and available throughout the building.

Horizontal movement

• The layout is easy to understand.

• Directional signage with pictograms.

Vertical movement

• There is a visual display of the floors in the lift.

• A mobile phone number is displayed in the lift so that assistance can be requested in writing in the event of a breakdown.

• The floors of the building are clearly indicated on each landing.

Lighting

• The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

Sanitary facilities

• The toilets are easy to find.

• It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.

Exhibition

• The museum offers a tour with highly visual content and many elements to touch.

• Tour app offering a version with subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

• The works on display are explained in a simple and understandable way.

• A tour in Belgian French sign language is available on request.

• There is an adapted fire alarm system (light or vibrating).

Car park

• Parking is free.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.

Reception

• The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance, and is located in a quiet area.

• The reception is open, well lit and allows for lip reading.

• There is an induction loop at the reception.

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

• Audio information is duplicated visually.

• Prices are displayed at reception.

Horizontal movement

• The location is easy to understand.

• Directional signage with pictograms.

Vertical movement

• There is a visual display of the floors in the lift.

• A mobile phone number is displayed in the lift so that assistance can be requested in writing in the event of a breakdown.

• The floors of the building are clearly indicated on each landing.

Lighting

• The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

Sanitary facilities

• It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.

Exhibition

• The environment is quiet.

• An adapted tour is available on request.

• The museum offers a tour with highly visual content and many elements that can be touched.

• Written explanations are available.

• Tour app offering a version with subtitles for deaf and hard-of-hearing visitors.

• An audio guide with adjustable volume is available.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• There is a doorbell near the door.

• Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.

Reception

• The reception area is quiet, easy to find and close to the entrance.

• Cash payments (coins and notes) are accepted.

Horizontal movement

• The premises are quiet and well lit.

• The layout is simple, making it easy to find your way around.

Vertical movement

• The lift is easy to use or staff are available to help.

• There are audio and visual announcements in the lift.

• The floors of the building are clearly indicated on each landing.

• There is sufficient and continuous lighting on the stairs.

• The stairs are equipped with at least one safety handrail.

Sanitary facilities

• The toilets are easy to find.

Exhibition

• There is no need to buy tickets in advance.

• The museum offers a tour with highly visual content and many elements to touch.

• A tour adapted for people with reduced functional literacy is available on request.

• Audio guides with automatic activation as you progress through your visit, so there is no need to handle the devices at each point of interest.

• The works on display are explained in a simple and understandable way.