Maison de la culture Namur - Le Delta

Access road from the car park

• All walkways are sufficiently wide.

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• The floor is level and free of obstacles.

Entrance

• The building is easily identifiable.

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

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

• Staff can see people arriving and are able to offer assistance.

Reception

• Trained staff are mobile and greet everyone. It is not necessary to stop at reception.

• Brochures and programmes are easily accessible.

Horizontal movement

• The entire building is wheelchair accessible for the public, as well as for performers.

• There are no steps to negotiate.

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

• All passageways are sufficiently wide.

• Doorways are at least 85 cm wide.

• All ramps are easy to navigate.

• Lighting is adequate and consistent.

Vertical movement

• A lift that is sufficiently large and can be used independently serves all floors accessible to the public.

Adapted toilet

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

• There is an accessible washbasin in the accessible toilet, which is easy to use.

• The doorways are at least 85 cm wide.

Exhibition

• Most of the exhibition content is accessible and visible.

Theater/cinema

• All auditoriums have reserved seating offering good viewing comfort.

• The stage and dressing rooms are accessible.

• All ramps are easy to navigate and are secured on the side facing the void.

Accommodation for artists in residence :

Bedroom

• There is a sufficiently large accessible bedroom with a comfortable layout.

• The adapted room has an en-suite shower room with an adapted toilet.

• The doorways are at least 85 cm wide.

Shower room

• The adapted, level-access shower is equipped with a seat and grab rails.

• The washbasin is accessible and easy to use.

• There is an adapted toilet which is easy to use.

Car park

• There is no private car park, but there are two disabled parking spaces opposite the entrance and a bus stop is located right nearby. A public car park, with disabled parking spaces, is 100 metres away.

Shop – ticket office

• Accessible counter with mobile payment system, but insufficient space to manoeuvre between the display stands.

Theatre/cinema

• It is not possible to transfer to a seat located immediately next to a reserved space.

Car park

• It is possible to drop someone off near the entrance.

Access road from the car park

• There are seats along the route.

• All passageways are wide enough.

• There are no steps to negotiate.

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

Entrance

• The building is easily identifiable.

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

• The doorways are at least 85 cm wide.

• Staff can see people arriving and are able to offer assistance.

Reception

• Trained staff are mobile and welcome everyone. It is not necessary to stop at reception.

Horizontal movement

• The entire building is accessible to people with walking difficulties, both for the public and for performers.

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• Movement is easy throughout.

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

• All passageways are sufficiently wide.

• Lighting is adequate and consistent.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

Vertical movement

• The staircases are fitted with handrails on both sides.

• A lift serves all floors accessible to the public.

• The ramps are fitted with handrails on both sides. They are easy to navigate.

Adapted toilet

• There is an adapted toilet with grab rails, which is easy to find and use.

• There is a washbasin in the accessible toilet.

Exhibition

• Most of the exhibition content is accessible.

Theater/cinema

• The stage and dressing rooms are accessible.

Accommodation for artists in residence :

Bedroom

• There is a sufficiently large bedroom, accessible by lift.

• The room has an en-suite shower room with an accessible toilet.

• The doorways are at least 85 cm wide.

Shower room

• The accessible, level-entry shower is equipped with a seat and grab rails.

• There is a toilet with grab rails and it is easy to use.

Car park

• There is no private car park, but there are two disabled parking spaces opposite the entrance and a bus stop is located in the immediate vicinity. A public car park, with disabled parking spaces, is 100 metres away.

Vertical movement

• There are no handrails in the lift serving all floors accessible to the public.

Access road from the car park

• The route is barrier-free.

• Shared road with speed limits and wide pavements.

Guide dogs

• Assistance dogs are welcome.

Entrance

• The entrance is located along the natural continuation of the route.

• Staff can see people arriving and are able to offer assistance.

Reception

• The reception is situated along the natural route and is located in a quiet environment.

• Staff have received training in welcoming visitors with specific needs.

Shop - ticket office

• Cash payments are accepted via a mobile payment system with a touchscreen.

Horizontal movement

• The venue is laid out in a simple and intuitive manner.

• The layout is barrier-free.

• Doors can be opened easily and independently.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors accessible to the public.

• There is an audio announcement in the lift.

• The stairs have at least one handrail.

Theater/cinema

• Staff are available to help people find their seats in the auditorium.

• Audio description is available according to a set schedule.

Access road from the car park

• The route is free of obstacles.

• Shared public space with a speed limit and wide pavements.

Entrance

• The entrance is situated as a natural continuation of the route.

• Staff can see people arriving and are able to offer assistance.

Reception

• The reception is situated as a natural continuation of the route.

• Staff have received training in welcoming visitors with specific needs.

Horizontal movement

• Circulation is unobstructed.

• Furniture contrasts with its surroundings.

• The contrast between the floor and the walls facilitates movement.

• Lighting is sufficient and continuous.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors. It can be used independently, or staff are available to assist.

• Lighting is sufficient and continuous on the staircases.

• The staircases are fitted with at least one handrail for safety.

• Floor numbers are clearly indicated on each landing.

Theater/cinema

• The lighting on the steps is non-glare.

• Staff are available to help people find their seats in the hall.

• Audio description is available according to a set schedule.

Access road from the car park

• Concrete bollards that do not stand out against the ground but do not protrude.

Horizontal movement

• Glass walls and doors are not marked with high-contrast visual markings.

Entrance

• The building and the entrance are easy to find.

• Opening hours are displayed near the door.

• Staff can see people arriving and are able to offer assistance.

Reception

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

• There is no glass partition at the reception desk.

• Practical information is displayed on a screen.

• Staff have received training in welcoming deaf people.

Wi-Fi

• It is possible to connect to mobile networks, 4G or 5G.

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

Lighting

• There is sufficient lighting to allow for lip-reading.

Horizontal movement

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

Vertical movement

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

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

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

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

Theater/cinema

• Accessibility facilities are available upon booking.

• Part of the programme is offered with subtitles adapted for deaf people and with a translation into Belgian French Sign Language.

• Lighting is adequate and remains on throughout entry and exit.

Entrance

• The building and the entrance are easy to find.

• Opening hours are displayed near the door.

• Staff can see people arriving and are able to offer assistance.

Reception

• The reception area is located in a quiet environment.

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

• There is no glass partition at the reception desk.

• Practical information is displayed on a screen.

• Staff have received training in welcoming visitors with specific needs.

Lighting

• There is sufficient lighting to allow for lip-reading.

Horizontal movement

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

Vertical movement

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

• The building’s floors are clearly indicated at each landing.

Toilets

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

Theater/cinema

• Depending on the event: adaptations are available upon booking (portable induction loop) or programmes are offered with subtitles.

• Lighting is adequate and remains on throughout entry and exit.

Entrance

• The building and the entrance are easy to find.

• Opening hours are displayed near the door.

• Staff can see people arriving and are able to offer assistance.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

Reception

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

• Staff have received training in welcoming visitors with specific needs.

Horizontal movement

• The venue is well lit.

Vertical movement

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

• There is an audio and visual announcement in the lift.

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

• There is sufficient and continuous lighting on the staircases.

• The staircases are fitted with at least one secure handrail.

• The staircases are safe.

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

Theater/cinema

• There is sufficient and continuous lighting during entry and exit.

Car park

• There is no private car park, but there are two disabled parking spaces opposite the entrance and a bus stop is located right nearby. A public car park, with disabled parking spaces, is 100 metres away.