La Roche-Champlon Youth Hostel

Car park

• The hostel has a parking space reserved for disabled people, close to the entrance.

• The reserved parking space is clearly marked, sufficiently large and level.

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

Access road from the car park

• All passageways are wide enough.

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• The floor is even and free of obstacles.

• The access route is not sloped.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

• The entrance is at ground level, and you can access the common areas on the ground floor (bar, dining room).

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

• The door is at least 85 cm wide.

Reception

• There is a mobile payment device.

• There is sufficient space in front of the counter.

Horizontal movement

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• The floor is even and free of obstacles.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

• The function of each room is displayed on the door.

Kitchen

• The oven, microwave and coffee maker are conveniently located for use.

Access road from the car park

• The general car park and access routes from the two entrances are gravel.

Vertical movement

• There is no lift.

Adapted toilet

• There is no adapted toilet.

Dining room

• None of the tables can accommodate a wheelchair.

Bedroom

• There is a room for three people on the ground floor, but it is difficult to access : heavy corridor door, narrow access corridor, narrow room door. This room has standard sanitary facilities.

Shower room

• There is no adapted shower.

• There is a step to negotiate to enter the shower.

• The washbasin is difficult to use.

• There is no adapted toilet.

Kitchen

• The kitchen furniture is not adapted.

• There is no usable space under the sink and cooking area.

• The door width is between 80 and 85 cm.

• The door is heavy.

Car park

• The general car park and access roads from the two entrances are gravel, but the hostel has a well-equipped parking space reserved for disabled people near the entrance.

• The parking space is large enough and level.

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

Access road from the car park

• All passageways are wide enough.

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• The floor is even and free of obstacles.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

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

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

• The door is at least 85 cm wide.

• The door can be opened independently.

Reception

• Seats are available near the reception desk.

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

Horizontal movement

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• The floor is even and free of obstacles.

• All passageways are wide enough.

• The lighting is sufficient and continuous.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

• The function of each room is displayed on the door.

Dining room

• The passageways are wide enough.

Bedroom

• There is a sufficiently large bedroom on the ground floor.

• The height of the bed is at least 48 cm.

• Curtains or blinds can be used to cover the windows.

Access road from the street

• There are no seats along the route.

Vertical movement

• There is no lift.

• The stairs are not safe.

Adapted toilet

• There is no adapted toilet.

Bedroom

• There is a 3-person bedroom on the ground floor, but it is difficult to access : heavy corridor door, bedroom door too narrow. This bedroom has standard bathroom facilities without grab bars.

Shower room

• The shower room is not well equipped.

• There is a step to negotiate to enter the shower.

• There are no grab rails in the toilet.

Car park

• The general car park and access roads from both entrances are gravel, but the hostel has a well-equipped parking space reserved for disabled people, close to the entrance.

Access road from the car park

• Guide lines facilitate movement.

• There are no obstacles to movement.

Guide dogs

• Assistance dogs are accepted at no extra charge.

Entrance

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

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

Reception

• The reception area is not glass-enclosed.

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

Horizontal movement

• Circulation is unobstructed.

Dining room

• Staff are available to help people get seated, serve themselves, pay, etc.

Bedroom

• Staff are available to guide guests to their rooms and show them the facilities.

Kitchen

• The buttons and hotplates are raised.

Access road from the car park

• You have to cross the car park to reach the entrance.

Reception

• The reception is difficult to locate. There are no guide lines.

• Staff cannot see people arriving in the building and are unable to offer assistance.

Vertical movement

• There is no lift.

• Access and movement on the floors are complicated : poorly secured stairs (no contrasting nosings, handrails not always present), isolated unsecured steps in the corridors and in the sanitary areas.

Dining room

• Meals are served buffet style.

Bedroom

• There is one easily accessible room for 3 people on the ground floor.

• The room number is not embossed on the door.

Car park

• The general car park and access roads from both entrances are gravel, but the hostel has a well-equipped parking space reserved for disabled people near the entrance.

Access road from the car park

• Natural or artificial guide lines facilitate movement.

• There are no obstacles.

• Lighting is adequate.

Entrance

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

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

Reception

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

Horizontal movement

• Circulation is unobstructed.

• The furniture contrasts with its surroundings.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

• The function of each room is displayed on the door.

Dining room

• Staff are available to help people get seated, serve themselves, pay, etc.

• Lighting is adequate and continuous.

Bedroom

• The bedroom door contrasts with its surroundings.

• The room number is in a contrasting colour to its background.

• Staff are available to guide guests to their rooms.

• Staff are available to show guests their rooms and the facilities available.

• Curtains or blinds can be used to cover the windows.

Kitchen

• The buttons and cooking areas are raised.

Access road from the street

• There are no guide lines.

Reception

• Staff cannot see people arriving in the building and are unable to provide assistance.

Vertical movement

• There is no lift.

• Access and circulation on the floors are complicated : poorly secured stairs (no contrasting nosings, handrails not always present), isolated unsecured steps in the corridors and in the sanitary areas.

• Floor numbers are not clearly indicated on each landing.

Dining room

• Meals are served buffet style.

Bedroom

• There is a single room for three people, easily accessible on the ground floor.

Car park

• Parking is free.

Entrance

• The building is easy to find.

• There is a doorbell near the door.

• Opening hours are displayed near the door.

Reception

• The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance. It is open, well lit and allows lip reading.

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

• A contact person is available to welcome and assist people with specific needs.

Wi-Fi

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

Horizontal movement

• Signage is large and high-contrast.

• The function of each room is displayed on the door.

Lighting

• Lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

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

Dining room

• There are round or oval tables for X people.

• Meals are served buffet style.

Bedroom

• Staff are available to show guests to their rooms and show them the facilities.

• Curtains or blinds can be used to cover the windows.

Reception

• No staff members are trained in sign language.

• Prices are not displayed at reception.

Vertical movement

• It is difficult to know which floor you are on.

Bedroom

• There are no rooms equipped with a fire alarm system or adapted alarm bells (light or vibrating).

Kitchen

• The kitchen is closed but large enough for several people to cook.

Car park

• Parking is free.

Entrance

• The building is easy to find.

• There is a doorbell near the door.

• Opening hours are displayed near the door.

Reception

• The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance. It is open, well lit and allows lip reading.

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

• A contact person is available to welcome and assist people with specific needs.

Horizontal movement

• Signage is large and clearly contrasted.

• The function of each room is displayed on the door.

Toilets

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

Dining room

• The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

• Meals are served buffet style.

Bedroom

• Staff are available to show guests to their rooms and show them the facilities.

• Curtains or blinds can be used to cover the windows.

Reception

• No staff members are trained in sign language.

• Prices are not displayed at reception.

Vertical movement

• It is difficult to know which floor you are on.

• The lighting is insufficient.

Bedroom

• There are no rooms equipped with a suitable fire alarm system (light or vibrating).

Kitchen

• The kitchen is closed but large enough for several people to cook.

Entrance

• The building is easy to find.

• There is a doorbell near the door.

• The opening hours are displayed near the door.

Reception

• Cash payments (coins and notes) are accepted.

Horizontal movement

• The premises are well lit.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

• The function of each room is displayed on the door.

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

Dining room

• Meals are served buffet style.

• Cash payments (coins and notes) are accepted.

Bedroom

• There is a room for 3 people that is easily accessible on the ground floor.

• Staff are available to show guests to their rooms and explain the facilities.

• It is easy to recognise the door to your room (image, colour, number).

• Curtains or blinds can be used to cover the windows.

Kitchen

• There is a smoke detector.

• The hobs are electric and easy to use.

Entrance

• The entrance is difficult to find.

Vertical movement

• Access and circulation on the upper floors are more complicated : poorly secured stairs, isolated unsecured steps in the corridors and in the sanitary areas.

• It is difficult to know which floor you are on.

Kitchen

• The kitchen is isolated from the other rooms.