Liège University Aquarium and Museum

Car park

• Four disabled parking spaces are available right next to the disabled entrance.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

• The main entrance is not accessible, but there is a clearly marked alternative entrance.

• The alternative entrance is open on request.

• The ramp is secured on the side facing the void.

Reception

• There is sufficient space in front of the counter.

Horizontal movement

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• The corridors are sufficiently wide.

Vertical movement

• A lift that is large enough and can be used independently serves all floors accessible to the public.

Exhibition

• Most of the exhibition content is accessible and visible.

• Most of the equipment, such as tablets and interactive terminals, is accessible and usable.

Entrance

• There are steps at the entrance.

• Staff cannot see people arriving.

• The entrance is inaccessible.

• Assistance is required to open the door.

• There is at least one ramp that is too steep.

Reception

• There is no designated person to welcome and assist people with specific needs.

• The payment system is difficult to use.

• The counter is too high.

• There is insufficient signage to help visitors find their way around.

Horizontal movement

• Some passageways are too narrow.

Adapted toilet

• The adapted toilet is difficult to find.

• There is an adapted toilet, but it is difficult to use.

• The door width is less than 80 cm.

Car park

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

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

• The main entrance is not accessible, but there is a clearly marked alternative entrance.

• The ramp is equipped with a handrail on one side.

Horizontal movement

• Circulation is easy throughout.

• The floor is even and free of obstacles.

• The corridors are sufficiently wide.

Vertical movement

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

Adapted toilet

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

Exhibition

• All of the exhibition content is accessible.

Entrance

• Staff cannot see people arriving.

• There is a staircase with more than six steps to climb.

• There is at least one ramp that is too steep.

Reception

• There are no seats near the reception area.

Vertical movement

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

Adapted toilet

• The adapted toilet is difficult to find.

• The width of the doorways is less than 80 cm.

Exhibition

• There are not enough seats.

Horizontal movement

• Circulation is unobstructed.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors accessible to the public.

• Stairs have at least one handrail.

Access road from the street

• Pedestrian crossings are not secured by tactile paving.

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.

Reception

• The reception is difficult to locate ; it is not located in the logical continuation of the route.

Vertical movement

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

Exhibition

• There are no adapted tours planned.

• There are no adapted educational materials available.

• The exhibition is not adapted because the content is mainly visual.

• There is no audio description.

Horizontal movement

• Circulation is unobstructed.

• Doors contrast with their surroundings.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors. It can be used independently or staff are available to assist.

• Lighting is sufficient and continuous on the stairs.

Exhibition

• Most of the works can be viewed up close.

Access road from the car park

• There are no natural or artificial guide lines.

• The stairs are not secured.

• Pedestrian crossings are not secured by tactile paving.

Entrance

• There is no device to identify the entrance.

• The entrance is difficult to find.

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

Reception

• The reception is not located in the logical continuation of the route.

• There is no designated person to welcome and assist people with specific needs.

• Reflections or backlighting may impair vision.

Horizontal movement

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

• The lack of contrast between the furniture and its surroundings makes it difficult to move around.

• The lighting is insufficient and not continuous.

• The place is complex and it is difficult to understand how it is organised.

Vertical movement

• The steps are not contrasting.

• The stairs have a handrail that is not secure.

• Floor numbers are not clearly indicated on each landing.

Exhibition

• There are no adapted tours planned.

• The written explanations are difficult to read.

• There is no visitor guide in large print.

Car park

• Car park is free.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• Opening hours are displayed near the door.

Reception

• Prices are displayed at reception.

• A map of the premises is available at reception.

Wi-Fi

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

Vertical movement

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

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

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

Exhibition

• The content on display is mainly visual.

• There are interactive terminals with subtitles in French.

• The works on display are explained in a simple and understandable way.

Entrance

• There is no doorbell.

• Staff cannot see people arriving.

Reception

• The reception is difficult to find.

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

• There is no mobile phone number or email address to contact the establishment.

• There is no information available in sign language, and no staff members who use sign language.

• Audio information is not accompanied by visual aids.

Lighting

• Poorly lit areas make lip reading difficult.

Horizontal movement

• The location is complex and difficult to understand.

Vertical movement

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

Exhibition

• There are no guided tours in sign language.

• There are no easy-to-read materials.

Car park

• Car park is free.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• Opening hours are displayed near the door.

• A map of the premises is available at reception.

Reception

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

• Prices are displayed at reception.

Vertical movement

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

Toilets

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

Exhibition

• The environment is calm.

• Written explanations are available.

• There are interactive terminals with French subtitles.

• The works on display are explained in a simple and understandable way.

Entrance

• There is no doorbell.

• Staff cannot see people arriving.

Reception

• The reception area is difficult to find.

• There is no designated person to welcome and assist people with specific needs.

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

• The counter is glass-fronted and there is no induction loop.

Lighting

• Poorly lit areas make lip reading difficult.

Horizontal movement

• The layout is complex and difficult to understand.

Vertical movement

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

Exhibition

• There are no easy-to-read displays.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• Opening hours are displayed near the door.

Reception

• Cash payments (coins and notes) are accepted.

• A map of the premises is available at reception.

Horizontal movement

• The premises are quiet.

Vertical movement

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

• There is a visual announcement in the lift.

• The lighting is sufficient and continuous on the stairs.

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

Exhibition

• Adapted guided tours can be booked by telephone.

• Guided tours adapted for children are organised.

• There is no need to buy tickets in advance.

• There are interactive terminals.

Entrance

• There is no doorbell.

• Staff cannot see people arriving.

Reception

• The reception area is difficult to find.

• There is no designated person to welcome and assist people with specific needs.

• Sometimes, the reception area is very noisy.

Horizontal movement

• Some parts of the premises are in darkness.

• The premises are complex and it is difficult to understand how they are organised.

Vertical movement

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

• The staircase has a handrail that is not secure.

Exhibition

• A significant part of the exhibition is presented in a traditional manner.

• The exhibition is not sufficiently diverse.

• There are no easy-to-read supports.