Piscine communale de Wanze

Car park

• The two parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities are located near the entrance. They are sufficiently large (360 x 600 cm).

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

• It is possible to arrive by minibus.

Access road from the car park

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• The ground is level and free of obstacles.

• All ramps are easy to use.

Entrance

• The building and the entrance are easily identifiable.

• The main entrance is accessible. There are no steps.

• The entrance door is an automatic sliding door.

• The doorways are at least 85 cm wide.

Reception

• The payment system is easy to use.

• There is a well-designed accessible counter.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

• A designated member of staff is on hand to welcome and assist people with specific needs. Reception staff can provide you with a pool wheelchair and look after your personal wheelchair whilst you swim.

Horizontal movement

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• The floor is level and free of obstacles.

• The corridors are sufficiently wide.

• The doorways are at least 85 cm wide.

Vertical movement

• There is a lift.

Changing room

• There is an accessible changing room with an adapted seat.

• There are sockets for hairdryers in the individual changing rooms, and height-adjustable hairdryers in the communal changing rooms.

Lockers

• You can ask for a wristband to use the lockers more easily (without having to enter a code).

Shower room

• There are 2 individual cubicles large enough to allow for transfers with two wheelchairs. They are equipped with a seat and grab rails.

• The showers and footbath are at ground level, and there is a private cubicle with an accessible shower and toilet. There are also accessible toilets near the hairdryers, on the side of the individual cubicles.

• There are also two communal changing rooms equipped with a wide bench and a transfer area next to the bench.

Adapted toilet

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

Access to the water

• If necessary, to enter the water, ask the lifeguards to use the water access aid.

Restaurant

• The cafeteria, on the first floor, is accessible via an external lift platform. There is an accessible toilet nearby.

• Some tables allow you to position yourself correctly in a wheelchair.

• Service is provided at the table by staff.

Car park

• The two reserved parking spaces are on a slight slope (3%).

Sauna

• Unfortunately, the doorway to the sauna is very narrow (67 cm).

Car park

• There is at least one reserved parking space within 50 metres of the entrance.

• The reserved parking spaces are clearly marked.

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

Access road from the car park

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• The ground is level and free of obstacles.

Entrance

• The building and the entrance are easily identifiable.

• The main entrance is accessible.

• The ramp is fitted with a handrail on both sides.

• The door opens automatically.

• The doorways are at least 85 cm wide.

Reception

• Seats are available near the reception area.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

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

Horizontal movement

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• The floor is level and free of obstacles.

• The corridors are sufficiently wide.

• The doorways are at least 85 cm wide.

• Seats are available in every area.

Vertical movement

• There is a lift.

Changing room

• There is a changing room with a seat and grab rails.

Shower room

• There are 2 individual cubicles equipped with a seat and grab rails, and 2 communal changing areas with a wider bench. If necessary, you can ask at reception for a pool wheelchair to help you get to the shower and reach the edge of the pool.

• There are handrails to hold on to in the showers and to help you get over the footbath. The communal showers are equipped with a seat and there is a private adapted shower cubicle and toilet.

• The showers are at ground level.

Adapted toilet

• There are accessible toilets in the ‘shoes on’ area near the hairdryers by the individual cubicles, and near the café upstairs.

• The accessible toilets are easy to find.

Access to the water

• To enter the main pool, you can ask the lifeguards to set up a ladder in the shallow end or to use the water access aid.

Restaurant

• The aisles are wide enough.

• Service is provided at the table by staff.

Car park

• The building is located at the far end of the car park. Disabled parking spaces are located near the building entrance.

Access road from the car park

• The route is barrier-free.

Guide dogs

• Assistance dogs are permitted at no extra charge.

Entrance

• The door opens automatically.

Reception

• Tactile guide lines facilitate movement to the reception area.

• The reception area is not glazed.

• Staff are available to welcome the dog and show and explain the facilities.

Horizontal movement

• Tactile guide lines on the floor lead to the footbath, the steps to the main pool, the sauna and the jacuzzi. The edges of the pools are distinguishable by tactile contrast.

• Hazardous objects along the route are secured.

Vertical movement

• The stairs have at least one handrail.

• The stairs are secured by tactile warning tiles.

Changing room

• You can ask for a wristband to use the lockers more easily (without having to enter a code).

Access to the water

• There is a shelf with hooks near the shower and near the first ladder of the pool.

• You can ask the lifeguards to swim in a separate lane.

Canteen

• Meals are served at the table.

Access road from the car park

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

Car park

• The building is located at the far end of the car park. Disabled parking spaces are situated near the building entrance.

Access road from the car park

• There are no obstacles.

• There is sufficient contrast.

Entrance

• The door opens automatically.

• The door stands out clearly against its surroundings.

Reception

• Tactile guide lines facilitate movement to the reception area.

• Lighting is adequate and continuous.

• Staff are available to welcome the dog and show and explain the facilities.

Horizontal movement

• Hazardous objects along the route are secured.

• Glass walls and doors are made safe by high-contrast visual markings.

• Furniture contrasts with its surroundings.

• All circulation areas are well lit and contrasts have been designed to aid orientation. Tactile guide lines on the floor lead to the footbath, the steps to the main pool, the sauna and the jacuzzi. The edges of the pools are distinguishable by tactile and visual contrast. The footbath is secured by handrails.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

Vertical movement

• There is sufficient, continuous lighting on the stairs.

• The stair treads provide sufficient contrast.

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

Changing room

• You can ask for a wristband to use the lockers more easily (without having to enter a code).

Access to the water

• There is a shelf with hooks near the shower and near the first ladder leading into the pool.

• You can ask the lifeguards to swim in a separate lane.

Restaurant

• Meals are served at the table.

Car park

• Parking is free of charge.

Entrance

• The building and the entrance are easy to find.

• Outside, under the covered walkway, a sign displays the opening hours and the contact email address.

Reception

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

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

• The establishment can be contacted by fax or email.

• Prices and permitted swimwear types are displayed.

• Pictograms indicate the various facilities ; usage instructions are displayed.

• Staff have received training in welcoming deaf people.

Wi-Fi

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

Lighting

• Everything is well lit.

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

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

Restaurant

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

Reception

• The staff do not use sign language.

Car park

• Parking is free of charge.

Entrance

• The building and the entrance are easy to find.

• Outside, under the covered walkway, a sign displays the opening hours and the contact email address.

Reception

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

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

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

• Prices and permitted swimwear types are displayed.

• Pictograms indicate the various facilities ; usage instructions are displayed.

• Staff have been trained to assist people with specific needs.

Lighting

• Everything is well lit.

Toilets

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

Restaurant

• There is sufficient lighting, allowing for lip-reading.

Car park

• Parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities are located near the entrance.

• Minibuses can be parked here.

Entrance

• The building and the entrance are easy to find.

• The entrance door is automatic.

• Opening hours are displayed near the door.

Reception

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

• Cash payments (coins and notes) are accepted.

• Examples of swimwear that is permitted and prohibited are displayed at reception.

• Reception staff and lifeguards can demonstrate and explain.

Horizontal movement

• The venue is well lit.

• You can follow the blue line to reach the main pool, the small pool, the jacuzzi and the sauna.

• The purpose of each room is displayed on the door ; there are pictograms to indicate the toilets and showers.

Vertical movement

• There is sufficient and continuous lighting on the stairs.

• The stair treads provide good contrast.

• The staircases are safe.

Changing room

• You can ask for a wristband to make it easier to use the lockers (without having to enter a code).

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

Restaurant

• You can pay in cash (coins and notes).

• The venue is well lit.