Aqua-Lys swimming pool in Comines

Car park

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

• Reserved parking spaces are clearly marked, sufficiently large and level.

Access road from the car park

• 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 door opens automatically.

• Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.

Reception

• The payment system is easy to use.

• There is sufficient space in front of the counter, and the counter is at a suitable height.

• Staff are on hand to provide guidance and assistance.

• Wheelchairs are available for use in wet areas.

Horizontal movement

• There are no steps to negotiate.

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

• All passageways are sufficiently wide.

Adapted toilet

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

• There is an accessible washbasin in the adapted toilet.

Shower room

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

• The shower is accessible with the ‘wet area’ wheelchair (no transfer required), has lowered side controls and a non-slip floor.

Changing room

• Two very large cubicles: 192/347 cm, clearly marked and equipped. You can leave your wheelchair and belongings in a secure place.

Foot bath

• Accessible foot bath with automatic jet and the option of an alternative passage accompanied by staff.

Access to the water

• Launch system for all pools.

Car park

• There is at least one reserved parking space within 100 metres of the entrance.

• Reserved parking spaces are clearly marked, sufficiently large and level.

Access road from the car park

• 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.

• The door opens automatically.

• Staff can see people arriving and are available to assist.

Reception

• Seating is available near the reception area.

• A wheelchair is available for use in wet areas.

Horizontal movement

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• Movement is easy throughout.

• The floor is even.

• The corridors are sufficiently wide.

Adapted toilet

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

Shower room

• Shower accessible with a ‘wet area’ wheelchair (no transfer required), lowered side controls and non-slip floor.

• One shower is equipped with a removable seat with armrests and grab bars.

Changing room

• Two very large cubicles: 192/347 cm, identifiable by signage and equipped.

• There is a fixed seat with armrests and grab bars in the cubicles.

Footbath

• Accessible footbath with automatic jets, but alternative access accompanied by staff is also available.

Access to the water

• Launching system for all pools.

Access road from the car park

• Traffic is unobstructed.

Entrance

• The door opens automatically.

• Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.

Reception

• The reception area is in a quiet environment.

• Staff can take care of your belongings : you can leave your white cane with the staff on duty.

Horizontal movement

• Circulation is unobstructed.

• The layout is simple and intuitive.

Access to the water

• It is possible to reserve a lane.

• There are grilles around the pools and a small raised edge.

Access road from the car park

• To access the swimming pool from the car park, it is strongly recommended that you are accompanied the first time, and even on subsequent visits, due to the wide spaces and lack of continuous landmarks. Once on site, it is easy and safe to get around.

Footbath

• The footbath is not marked by a warning strip, but there is a central channel leading from the showers to the footbath. Please be careful of the automatic jets (handrails are located on both sides).

Access road from the car park

• Natural or artificial guide lines facilitate movement.

• There are no obstacles.

Entrance

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

• The door opens automatically.

• Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.

Reception

• The reception area is in a quiet environment.

• Staff can take care of your belongings if necessary.

Horizontal movement

• Circulation is obstacle-free.

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

Lockers

• Lockers are contrasting with a key system and a number on the door.

Access to the water

• Contrasting grilles around the pools.

• Ladder with handrails (except small pool).

• Contrasting step nosings in the pools and on the beach.

Car park

• Parking is free.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• Opening hours and prices are displayed near the door.

• Staff can see people arriving and are available to assist.

Reception

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

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

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

• Prices and instructions are displayed and signage has been revised to include illustrated instructions for all modes of use.

• Training for lifeguards and other staff, but awareness of disabilities in general (not necessarily hearing impairments).

Wi-Fi

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

Lighting

• The lighting is sufficient and allows for lip reading.

Horizontal movement

• The location is easy to understand.

• Signage via pictograms in the main circulation areas.

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

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

Car park

• Parking is free.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• Opening hours and prices are displayed near the door.

• Staff can see people arriving and are available to help.

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.

• Prices and instructions are displayed at reception, and signage has been revised to include illustrated instructions for all modes of use.

• Training for lifeguards and other staff, but awareness of disabilities in general (not necessarily hearing impairments).

Lighting

• The lighting is sufficient and allows for lip reading.

Horizontal movement

• The layout is easy to understand.

• Signage using pictograms in the main circulation areas.

Toilets

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

Reception

• Depending on how busy it is, it can be quite noisy at reception.

Magnetic induction loop

• There is no mobile induction loop.

Entrance

• The building is easy to find.

• Opening hours and prices are displayed near the door.

• Staff can see people arriving and are available to help.

Reception

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

• The reception area is quiet.

• Staff are aware of the situation.

• Instructions are displayed and signage has been revised to include illustrated instructions (these are already in place in the swimming pool).

Horizontal movement

• The venue is quiet and well lit.

• Lockers are located in a logical circulation pattern, and the environment is simple and open, allowing for good spatial awareness.

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

Reception

• Sometimes, it can be quite noisy at reception.

Lockers

• Please note : there are no specific ‘disability logo’ signs on the lockers.