CIVA Foundation - Children's City

Car park

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

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

• The main entrance is accessible.

• Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.

Reception

• There is sufficient space in front of the counter.

• The counter is at a suitable height.

Horizontal movement

• The corridors are wide enough.

• Most passageways are wide enough.

Vertical movement

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

Exhibition

• All exhibition content is accessible and visible.

• Equipment such as tablets and interactive terminals can be used.

Adapted toilet

• The toilets for people with reduced mobility do not currently comply with accessibility standards.

Car park

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

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

• The main entrance is accessible ; there are no steps.

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

Horizontal movement

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• Circulation is easy throughout.

Vertical movement

• There is a lift.

Reception

• There are no seats near the reception desk.

Adapted toilet

• The toilets for people with reduced mobility are not currently compliant with accessibility standards.

Guide dogs

• Assistance dogs are welcome.

Entrance

• The entrance is easy to find and is located in the logical continuation of the route.

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

Reception

• The reception is located opposite the entrance. It is quiet and not glass-fronted.

Horizontal movement

• Circulation is unobstructed.

Vertical momvement

• A lift serves all floors accessible to the public.

Exhibition

• Adapted guided tours are available upon reservation.

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

Entrance

• The entrance is easy to find and is located in the logical continuation of the route.

• Staff can see people arriving and offer assistance.

Reception

• The reception area is calm and located opposite the entrance.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors.

Exhibition

• Guided tours are available on reservation.

• Most of the works can be viewed up close.

Horizontal movement

• Glass walls and doors are not secured by contrasting markings.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• The entrance is easy to find and use.

• Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.

Reception

• The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance. It is open, well lit and allows lip reading.

Lighting

• The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

Exhibition

• The content on display is mainly visual.

Reception

• There is no information available in sign language, and there are no staff members who practise sign language.

Exhibition

• There are no tours specially designed for children with hearing impairments. It will be up to the group leader or the child with a hearing impairment to arrange for sign language interpretation.

• The films are not subtitled.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

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

Reception

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

Vertical movement

• The floors of the building are clearly indicated on each landing.

Lighting

• The lighting is sufficient and allows for lip reading.

Exhibition

• The calm environment provides a conducive setting for organisation and is adapted to the needs of children with hearing impairments.

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

Magnetic induction loop

• There is no mobile magnetic induction loop.

Exhibition

• The films are not subtitled.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

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

Reception

• The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance, and is located in a quiet area.

Horizontal movement

• The premises are quiet and well lit.

Vertical movement

• The floors of the building are clearly marked.

Exhibition

• Guided tours can be booked by telephone.