Institute of Natural Sciences

Car park

• The number of spaces in the private car park is limited and secured with a barrier.

• The reserved parking spaces are sufficiently large and level.

• There are two spaces reserved for people with reduced mobility, close to the entrance.

Access road from the car park

• All passageways are wide enough.

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

Entrance

• The entrance is easily identifiable.

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

Reception

• The payment system is easy to use.

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

Horizontal movement

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

• Most passageways are wide enough.

Vertical movement

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

Exhibition

• Most of the exhibition content is accessible and visible.

• Most equipment such as tablets and interactive terminals are accessible and usable.

Adapted toilet

• An adapted toilet is available but difficult to use.

• The toilet is poorly equipped.

• The space around the toilet bowl is too small.

Car park

• The number of spaces in the private car park is limited and secured with a barrier.

• The reserved parking spaces are sufficiently large and level.

• There are two reserved spaces for people with reduced mobility, close to the entrance.

Access road from the car park

• All passageways are wide enough.

• The ground is hard.

Entrance

• The building is easily identifiable.

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

Reception

• Seating is available near the reception desk.

• Wheelchairs are available.

Horizontal movement

• The corridors are sufficiently wide.

Vertical circulation

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

• There is a handrail in the lift.

Exhibition

• All exhibition content is accessible.

Access road from the car park

• There are no seats along the route.

Vertical movement

• There is a staircase with more than 6 steps.

• The stairs are not safe.

Adapted toilet

• There are no grab bars in the toilet.

Exhibition

• There are not enough seats.

Access road from the street

• Guide lines and tactile paving facilitate movement.

• There are no obstacles to movement.

Guide dogs

• Assistance dogs are allowed.

Entrance

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

Reception

• The reception is located opposite the entrance.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors accessible to the public.

Exhibition

• Adapted guided tours are available upon reservation.

• It is possible to touch the exhibits.

Reception

• The reception area is located in a noisy environment.

Horizontal movement

• There is at least one step and one ramp that are not secured in the logical route.

Vertical movement

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

Exhibition

• Only a small part of the exhibition content is accessible (touch, smell, hearing).

Access road from the street

• Guide lines and tactile paving are provided to facilitate movement.

• There are no obstacles to circulation.

Entrance

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

Reception

• The reception is located opposite the entrance.

Horizontal movement

• Contrasting guide lines facilitate circulation.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors.

Exhibition

• Adapted guided tours are organised upon reservation.

Reception

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

• The reception area is noisy.

Horizontal movement

• Some glass walls in the walkway are not secured by contrasting markings.

• There is dazzling lighting from the floor on part of the route.

• There is at least one unsecured step on the logical route.

Entrance

• The building is easy to find.

• Opening hours are displayed near the door.

Reception

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

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

• Prices are displayed at reception.

Exhibition

• A tour in Belgian French sign language is available on request.

• The exhibition content is mainly visual.

• Lighting is adequate and continuous throughout the tour.

Entrance

• The building is easy to find.

• Opening hours are displayed near the door.

Reception

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

• Prices are displayed at the reception.

Lighting

• The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

Exhibition

• A special tour is available upon request.

• The exhibition content is mainly visual.

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

Reception

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

Entrance

• The building is easy to find.

• Opening hours are displayed near the door.

Reception

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

Vertical movement

• The floors of the building are clearly marked.

Exhibition

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

Reception

• Sometimes, there is a lot of noise at the reception desk.

Exhibition

• Part of the exhibition is in the dark.