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Car park

• There is at least one reserved parking space less than 100 metres from the entrance.

Access road from the car park

• All passageways are sufficiently wide.

• The floor is hard.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

• Alternative entrance for people with reduced mobility with an external access ramp on the left side of the building : 7% ramp over 8.6 metres with handrails. If the door is not open for an event, you can call the number indicated on the doorbell at the top of the ramp, just in front of the alternative entrance door.

• The door is at least 85 cm wide.

Reception

• There is sufficient space in front of the counter, which is at a good height.

Horizontal movement

• The floor is hard, even and obstacle-free.

• Most passageways are fairly wide.

Vertical movement

• There is a lift.

Adapted toilet

• The adapted toilet is easy to find.

Theatre/cinema

• The theatre has reserved seating that offers good viewing comfort.

• There is at least one standard seat for an accompanying person next to the reserved seat.

Car park

• The disabled parking spaces mentioned are located in the Place d'Armes underground car park (accessible via the public lift).

Access road from the car park

• Surface between the car park and the entrance : flat paving stones.

Entrance

• There are steps at the entrance.

• Staff cannot see people arriving.

• Assistance is required to open the door.

Vertical movement

• Please note the small lift at the entrance (cabin dimensions : 104 cm x 110 cm) to access the meeting rooms on the first floor (Magritte, Meunier, Bury and Delvaux rooms) and the speakers' area of the Michaux auditorium.

• Please note the large lifts to access the auditoriums : the call button is located in the corner and is therefore difficult to reach.

Adapted toilet

• Disabled toilet on the ground floor : toilet height 53 cm - space available next to the toilet 110 cm x 126 cm.

• Disabled toilet on the 4th floor : space is far too limited.

• A public disabled toilet is located outside, next to the disabled entrance (internal dimensions +/- 156 cm x 186 cm with rounded corner, but there is no folding grab rail).

Theatre/cinema

• Please note the access to the Félicien Rops auditorium on the +1 floor (to access the mid-level seats) : the door opening is 82 cm wide !

• Not all seats in the auditoriums are accessible via a turning area.

Car park

• There is at least one reserved parking space less than 100 metres from the entrance.

Access road from the car park

• All passageways are wide enough.

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

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

• Ramp or stairs : you have a choice.

• The door is at least 85 cm wide.

Horizontal movement

• Circulation is easy almost everywhere.

• The floor is hard.

• The corridors are sufficiently wide.

Vertical movement

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

Adapted toilet

• The adapted toilet is easy to find.

Car park

• The disabled parking spaces mentioned are located in the Place d'Armes underground car park (accessible via the public lift).

Access road from the car park

• Surface between the car park and the entrance : flat paving stones.

• There are no seats along the route.

Entrance

• Staff cannot see people arriving.

• The main entrance is inaccessible : there are more than 3 steps.

• Alternative disabled entrance with external access ramp on the left side of the building : 7% ramp over 8.60 metres with handrails. If the door is not open for an event, you can call the number indicated on the doorbell at the top of the ramp, just in front of the alternative entrance door. Please note that the handrails do not extend to the end of the ramp !

• Assistance is required to open the door.

Vertical movement

• There is a handrail on one side of the stairs only.

Adapted toilet

• Disabled toilet on the ground floor : please note, the toilet bowl is 53 cm high.

• There is a public disabled toilet outside, next to the disabled entrance (interior dimensions +/- 156 cm x 186 cm with rounded corner, but there is no folding grab bar).

Theatre/cinema

• Please note the access to the Félicien Rops auditorium on the first floor (to access the mid-level seats) : the door opening is 82 cm wide !

• Michaux auditorium : please note that the seats are very heavy to move.

Guide dogs

• Assistance dogs are accepted at no extra charge.

Entrance

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

Reception

• The reception area is quiet and not enclosed by glass.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors accessible to the public.

• The stairs have at least one handrail.

Entrance

• Main entrance steps : handrail extended at the top but not at the bottom.

Horizontal movement

• Part of the mezzanine has a low ceiling (130-180 cm).

Vertical movement

• No voice synthesis in the lifts.

• Internal stairs : handrail on one side only, extended at the top but not at the bottom.

Entrance

• The entrance is easily identifiable.

• The door contrasts with its surroundings.

Reception

• The reception area is located in the logical continuation of the route.

• The reception area is quiet.

• The lighting is sufficient and continuous.

Horizontal movement

• Glass walls and doors are secured by contrasting visual markings.

• The contrast between the floor and walls facilitates circulation.

• The doors contrast with their surroundings.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors.

• Floor numbers are clearly indicated on each landing.

Theatre/cinema

• The lighting on the steps is non-glare.

Entrance

• Main entrance steps : handrail extended at the top but not at the bottom - steps not contrasted.

Horizontal movement

• There is dazzling lighting from the floor on part of the walkway.

• Part of the mezzanine has a low ceiling (130-180 cm).

Vertical movement

• No voice synthesis in the lifts.

• Internal stairs : handrail on one side only - extended at the top but not at the bottom - steps not contrasted.

Theatre/cinema

• There is no audio description.

• Félicien Rops Auditorium : no contrast on the steps or seats - spotlights embedded in the floor of the access corridor may cause glare.

• Michaux Auditorium : no lighting on the steps.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

Reception

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

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

Wi-Fi

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

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

Lighting

• The lighting is sufficient and allows for lip reading.

Horizontal movement

• The layout is easy to understand.

• 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 on each landing.

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

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

Theatre/cinema

• Lighting is sufficient and continuous during installation and exit.

Car park

• If you park in the Place d'Armes car park : this is an underground car park with an access barrier.

Vertical movement

• Please note that there are no mobile phone numbers in the lifts in case of a breakdown. Please use the stairs if you prefer.

Theatre/cinema

• In the auditoriums : screens are available for subtitling, and translation booths are provided. However, it is up to the event organisers to decide whether or not to provide subtitling.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

Reception

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

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

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

Lighting

• The lighting is sufficient and allows for lip reading.

Horizontal movement

• The signage makes it easy to find your way around and get your bearings.

Vertical movement

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

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

Toilets

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

Theatre/cinema

• The lighting is sufficient and continuous during installation and exit.

Car park

• If you park in the Place d'Armes car park : this is an underground car park with an access barrier.

Theatre/cinema

• There are no induction loop kits available in the conference rooms.

• In the auditoriums : screens are available for subtitling, and translation booths are provided. However, it is up to the event organisers to decide whether or not to provide subtitling.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

Reception

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

Horizontal movement

• The location is quiet and well lit.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

Vertical movement

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

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

• There is sufficient and continuous lighting on the stairs.

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

Vertical movement

• No voice synthesis in lifts.

• Internal and external staircases : handrail on one side only, extended at the top but not at the bottom - steps not contrasted.