SPARKS Meeting

Car park

• You can request a parking space in the underground car park in advance, subject to availability, and/or request assistance to enter the building (via the alternative entrance on Rue Gantersteen).

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

Entrance

• The building is easily identifiable.

• The doors are at least 85 cm wide.

Horizontal movement

• The steps can be bypassed via a clearly marked alternative route.

• The floor is even and free of obstacles.

• The corridors and paths are sufficiently wide.

• The doorways are at least 85 cm wide.

Vertical movement

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

Adapted toilet

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

• The washbasin is accessible and easy to use.

Restaurant

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

• Some tables allow wheelchair users to position themselves correctly.

• The aisles are sufficiently wide.

• Meals are served buffet style, but staff provide table service.

Car park

• There are no reserved parking spaces.

Access road from the street

• The access road to the alternative entrance is poorly signposted and has a significant slope.

Entrance

• The main entrance is not accessible ; there is a step.

• The alternative entrance is difficult to find.

• There is no doorbell at the entrance and staff cannot see people who want to enter.

• Assistance is required to open the door.

Reception

• The counter is too high.

• There is at least one ramp that is difficult to cross.

Vertical movement

• Assistance is required to use the lift (badge with staff required).

• The width of the lift door is between 80 and 85 cm.

• The depth of the lift cabin is between 130 and 140 cm.

Adapted toilet

• The ramp to the adapted toilet on the ground floor is very steep : 32% over 2 m.

Car park

• You can request a parking space in the underground car park in advance, subject to availability, and/or request assistance to enter the building (via the alternative entrance on Rue Gantersteen).

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

Entrance

• The entrance is easily identifiable.

• The main entrance is accessible ; there is a step of less than 18 cm.

• The doors are at least 85 cm wide.

Horizontal movement

• There are a few steps to negotiate, equipped with handrails.

• Circulation is easy throughout.

• Most passageways are fairly wide.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors accessible to the public.

• The stairs are equipped with handrails on both sides.

Adapted toilet

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

Restaurant

• Staff are available to help people sit down at the table, serve themselves, pay, etc.

• Meals are served buffet style, but staff provide table service.

Car park

• Parking spaces are located more than 100 metres from the entrance.

Access road from the street

• There are no seats along the route.

• The access route to the alternative entrance is poorly signposted.

Entrance

• There is no doorbell at the entrance and staff cannot see people who want to enter.

• The door is heavy.

Reception

• There are no seats near the reception area.

• There is at least one ramp that is difficult to cross.

Horizontal movement

• There are no seats along the route.

Vertical movement

• Assistance is required to use the lift (badge with staff required).

• The width of the lift door is between 80 and 85 cm.

• The stairs are not safe.

Adapted toilet

• The ramp to the adapted toilet on the ground floor is very steep : 32% over 2 m, but accessible via 3 steps with a single handrail.

Access road from the street

• Guide lines facilitate movement.

Guide dogs

• Assistance dogs are accepted.

Reception

• The reception is located opposite the entrance.

• The reception is not glass-fronted.

• The doors are easy to open independently.

Horizontal movement

• Movement is unobstructed.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors accessible to the public.

Restaurant

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

Entrance

• There is no device to identify the entrance.

• There is no doorbell at the entrance and staff cannot see people who want to enter.

Horizontal movement

• There is at least one unsecured step and ramp in the logical route.

Vertical movement

• A member of staff must accompany visitors to access the lift.

• The stairs have a handrail that is not secure.

• The stairs are not secured by warning tiles at the top.

Restaurant

• Meals are served buffet style.

Access road from the street

• Guide lines facilitate movement.

Reception

• The reception is located opposite the entrance.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors.

Restaurant

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

Entrance

• There is no device to identify the entrance.

• There is no doorbell at the entrance and staff cannot see people who want to enter.

• The door does not contrast with its surroundings.

Horizontal movement

• The glass walls and doors are not secured by contrasting markings.

• There are no contrasting coloured guide lines to facilitate circulation.

• The lack of contrast between the floor and the walls makes circulation difficult.

• The floor covering is dazzling on part of the route.

• The path has a passage height of less than 2 m in some places.

Vertical movement

• A member of staff must accompany visitors to access the lift.

• The steps are not contrasted.

• The stairs have a handrail that is not secure.

Restaurant

• Meals are served buffet style.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

Reception

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

• The establishment can be contacted in writing : by text message or email.

Wi-Fi

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

Vertical movement

• The floors of the building are clearly marked.

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

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

Restaurant

• There are round or oval tables for X people.

• The lighting is sufficient and allows for lip reading.

• Meals are served buffet style.

Entrance

• Staff cannot see people arriving.

Reception

• The reception area is glass-fronted or poorly lit, making lip reading impossible.

• There is no email address to contact the establishment.

• No information is available in sign language.

Lighting

• The lighting is dazzling.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

Reception

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

Vertical movement

• The floors of the building are clearly marked.

Toilets

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

Restaurant

• The lighting is sufficient and allows for lip reading.

• Meals are served buffet style.

Entrance

• Staff cannot see people arriving.

Reception

• Depending on how busy it is, the reception area can be very noisy.

• There is no email address to contact the establishment.

Magnetic induction loop

• There is no mobile induction loop.

Lighting

• Poorly lit areas make lip reading difficult.

Restaurant

• Depending on how busy it is, it can be very noisy.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

Reception

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

Vertical movement

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

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

Restaurant

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

• Meals are served buffet style.

Entrance

• Staff cannot see people arriving.

Reception

• Sometimes there is a lot of noise at reception.

• The counter is poorly lit.

Vertical movement

• The steps on the staircase do not provide sufficient contrast.

• Reflections or backlighting can impair vision on the stairs.