La Célestine Library

Car park

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

• It is possible to drop someone off near the entrance.

Access road from the street

• All passageways are sufficiently wide.

• There are no steps to negotiate.

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

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

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

• The doors are at least 85 cm wide.

• 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.

• Locker rooms are available at different heights.

• There are staff members available to provide directions and assistance. Staff members are trained to assist persons with disabilities.

Horizontal movement

• The floor is even and free of obstacles.

• Most passageways are sufficiently wide.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

Vertical movement

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

• The door is at least 85 cm wide.

Adapted toilet

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

• There is an accessible washbasin in the adapted toilet. It is easy to access and use.

Car park

• The semi-public car park beneath the library has not been audited.

Entrance

• The entrance door is heavy, but reception staff can see it and are available to assist.

• The library can be accessed by members without staff assistance. As part of this ‘Open+’ access, certain constraints must be taken into account, such as :

  - the weight of the entrance door ;

  - the badge reader to the right of the door, which is located at a height between 109 cm and 151 cm from the floor.

Reception

• The reception desk is too low : the top edge is 75 cm and the bottom edge is 70 cm above the floor.

Adapted toilet

• The disabled toilet at reception is well equipped (exception : the height of the grab bars is 75 cm).

• The disabled toilet near the games library is not fully equipped : there is only one removable grab bar.

Library

• It is possible to sit in the library to read, work or study. However, the tables provided are not accessible for wheelchair users : the height of the table is a maximum of 75 cm, and the height under the table is a maximum of 66 cm, depending on the furniture.

Car park

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

• It is possible to drop someone off near the entrance.

Access road from the street

• All passageways are wide enough.

• The ground is even and free of obstacles.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

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

• Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.

Reception

• Lockers are available.

• Seating is available near the reception area.

• Staff are on hand to provide guidance and assistance. Staff are trained in welcoming people with disabilities.

Horizontal movement

• Steps can be bypassed via a clearly marked alternative route.

• Circulation is easy throughout.

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

• All passageways are wide enough.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around and get your bearings.

Vertical movement

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

• The door width is at least 85 cm.

• The stairs are equipped with handrails on both sides.

Adapted toilet

• There is a toilet with grab bars, which is easy to find and use.

• There is a sink in the adapted toilet.

Library

• It is possible to sit in the library to read, work or study. There are different tables and seats in each area : bleachers, beanbags, chairs, etc.

Car park

• The semi-public car park under the library has not been audited.

Entrance

• The entrance door is heavy, but the reception staff can see it and can provide assistance.

• The library can be accessed by members without staff assistance. As part of this ‘Open+’ access, certain constraints must be taken into account, such as the weight of the entrance door.

Vertical movement

• The lighting is dazzling on one flight of stairs.

Adapted toilet

• The disabled toilet is well equipped at the reception area (exception : the height of the grab bars is 75 cm).

• The disabled toilet near the toy library is not fully equipped : there is only one removable grab bar.

Access road from the street

• Guide lines and tactile paving facilitate movement.

• There are no obstacles to movement.

• Pedestrian crossings are secured by tactile paving.

Guide dogs

• Assistance dogs are accepted at no extra charge.

Entrance

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

• Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.

Reception

• The reception is located opposite the entrance.

• The reception area is quiet and not glass-fronted.

• There are staff members available to provide directions and assistance. Staff members are trained to assist persons with disabilities : they have been trained by Eqla.

Horizontal movement

• Guide lines facilitate circulation.

• Circulation is unobstructed.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors accessible to the public.

• Stairs have at least one handrail.

Car park

• The semi-public car park under the library has not been audited.

Entrance

• In the entrance, the book return machine cannot be used independently, but staff are available to assist.

• The library can be accessed by members without staff assistance. As part of this ‘Open+’ access, certain constraints must be taken into account, such as :

  - the weight of the entrance door ;

  - the badge reader to the right of the door.

Horizontal movement

• There are dangerous objects in the way : shelves are present at the end of the racks and are not detectable.

Vertical movement

• The stairs are not safe, but the lift is well equipped (there is a voice synthesiser).

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

Access road from the street

• Guide lines and tactile paving are in place to facilitate movement.

• There are no obstacles to movement.

• Pedestrian crossings are secured by tactile paving.

Entrance

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

• Lighting is sufficient and continuous.

• Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.

Reception

• The reception is located opposite the entrance ; it is located in the logical continuation of the route.

• The reception area is in a quiet environment.

• There are staff members available to provide directions and guidance. Staff members are trained to assist people with disabilities : they have been trained by Eqla.

Horizontal movement

• The contrast between the floor and the walls facilitates circulation.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors.

• The lift can be used independently or staff are available to assist.

• There is sufficient and continuous lighting on the stairs.

• The steps are contrasting.

• The stairs are equipped with at least one handrail for safety.

• The floor numbers are clearly indicated on each landing.

Car park

• The semi-public car park under the library has not been audited.

Entrance

• The entrance door is not secured by contrasting strips.

• In the entrance, the book return machine cannot be used independently, but staff are available to assist.

• The library can be accessed by members without staff assistance. As part of this ‘Open+’ access, certain constraints must be taken into account, such as the badge reader to the right of the door.

Horizontal movement

• There are dangerous objects in the way : shelves are present at the end of the racking and are neither detectable nor contrasted.

• The door to the Youth Area is not secured by contrasting strips.

• The lighting is dazzling.

Vertical movement

• The stairs are not safe, but the lift is well equipped (there is a voice synthesiser).

• The lighting is dazzling on one flight of stairs.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• Opening hours are displayed near the door.

• Staff see people arriving and can offer assistance.

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.

• The staff are aware of how to welcome people with disabilities : they know the basics of sign language.

Wi-Fi

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

• 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 makes it easy to find your way around and get your bearings.

• The function of each room is displayed on the door.

Vertical movement

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

• The floors of the building are clearly marked.

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

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

Vertical movement

• The lighting is dazzling in a flight of stairs.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• Opening hours are displayed near the door.

• Staff see people arriving and can offer assistance.

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.

• There are staff members available to provide directions and assistance. The staff are trained in welcoming people with disabilities : they know the basics of sign language.

Lighting

• The lighting is sufficient and allows for lip reading.

Horizontal movement

• The layout is easy to understand.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around and get your bearings.

Vertical movement

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

• The floors of the building are clearly marked.

Toilets

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

Vertical movement

• The lighting is dazzling in a flight of stairs.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

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

Reception

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

• Cash payments (coins and notes) are accepted.

• Staff are trained to assist people with disabilities : some lead groups for people with cognitive impairments.

Horizontal movement

• The venue is quiet and well lit.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

Vertical movement

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

• There is a visual and audible announcement in the lift.

• The floors of the building are clearly marked.

• The steps are contrasting in colour.

• The stairs are equipped with at least one handrail for safety.

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

Entrance

• In the entrance, the book return machine cannot be used independently, but staff are available to assist.

Vertical movement

• The lighting is dazzling on one flight of stairs.