BELvue

Car park

• You can drop someone off near the entrance.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to spot.

Horizontal movement

• The floor is hard.

Vertical movement

• There is a lift.

Adapted toilet

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

Access road from the street

• The ground is difficult to walk on (paved road, paved slope, threshold, etc.).

Entrance

• There are several steps at the entrance (1, 3 and 7 steps) which are not equipped with ramps.

• The alternative entrance is difficult to find.

• The entrance is inaccessible.

• The staff cannot see people arriving.

Reception

• The payment system is difficult to use.

Horizontal movement

• To enter the rooms, you must pass through a passageway that is less than 120/120 cm wide.

Vertical movement

• The lift door is 79 cm high.

Entrance

• The entrance is easily identifiable.

• There is a doorbell at the entrance to call for assistance.

Reception

• Seating is available near the reception desk.

Horizontal movement

• Circulation is easy almost everywhere.

Vertical movement

• There is a lift.

Adapted toilet

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

Access road from the street

• There are no seats along the route.

• The ground is uneven.

• The ground is difficult to walk on.

Entrance

• There are more than 3 steps at the entrance, without handrails.

Vertical movement

• The width of the lift door is less than 80 cm.

Note : In our analysis, we assume that blind people are accompanied during their museum visit.

Access road from the street

• Dangerous objects on the route are secured.

• There are no obstacles to circulation.

Guide dogs

• Assistance dogs are allowed.

Entrance

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

Reception

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

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

Horizontal movement

• Dangerous objects on the route are secured.

• There are no obstacles to movement.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors accessible to the public.

• The stairs have at least one handrail.

Exhibition

• Adapted guided tours are available upon reservation.

• An audio description is available.

• A significant part of the exhibition content is adapted (touch, smell, hearing).

Entrance

• The doorbell or entry device is difficult to find.

• Staff cannot see people arriving and cannot offer assistance.

Vertical movement

• The stairs do not have handrails.

Entrance

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

Reception

• A member of staff is available to assist people with specific needs.

• The reception area is in a quiet environment.

Horizontal movement

• Circulation is unobstructed.

• Dangerous objects on the route are secured.

• Furniture contrasts with its surroundings.

Vertical movement

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

• Lighting is adequate and continuous on the stairs.

• Floor numbers are clearly indicated on each landing.

Exhibition

• Some works have been adapted so that they can be touched and handled by visually impaired visitors.

• An audio guide is available and automatically adapts to the visitor's progress.

• Adapted guided tours are available upon reservation.

Entrance

• The doorbell or entry device is difficult to find.

• Staff cannot see people arriving and cannot offer assistance.

Vertical movement

• The stairs do not have handrails.

Reception

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

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

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

• Audio information is accompanied by visual information.

• Prices are displayed at the reception.

Wi-Fi

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

Horizontal movement

• The venue is easy to understand.

Vertical movement

• The floors of the building are clearly indicated.

Exhibition

• A significant part of the exhibition content is adapted (touch, smell, sight).

• There are interactive terminals with French subtitles.

• Films and videos are subtitled.

• A video guide in Belgian French sign language is available.

Reception

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

• The reception is located in a quiet environment.

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

• Audio information is accompanied by visual aids.

• Prices are displayed at reception.

Horizontal movement

• The venue is easy to understand.

Exhibition

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

• The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

• An audio guide with headphones and sound adjustment is available.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• There is a doorbell near the door.

Reception

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

• The reception area is quiet.

• Cash payments (coins and notes) are accepted.

Vertical movement

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

• The floors of the building are clearly marked.

• There is sufficient and continuous lighting in the stairways.

• The steps are contrasting in colour.

• The stairways are equipped with at least one handrail.

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

Exhibition

• The exhibition is varied (touch, smell, see, hear).

• There are interactive terminals.

Entrance

• Staff cannot see people arriving.