Musée Gaspar

Car park

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

• The reserved parking spaces are sufficiently large and level.

• It is possible to drop off a person near the entrance.

Access road from the car park

• Most passageways are wide enough.

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

Entrance

• The building is easily identifiable.

• The disabled entrance is at the rear of the building. Upon arrival, please call the telephone number indicated on the sign on the left side of the museum. A member of staff will come to assist you.

• The doorways are at least 85 cm wide.

Reception

• The payment system is easy to use.

• There is sufficient space in front of the counter.

• Staff have been trained to assist visitors with special needs.

Horizontal movement

• The floor is even and free of obstacles.

• The corridors are sufficiently wide.

• The layout of the building is simple, making it easy to find your way around.

Vertical movement

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

• The door width is at least 85 cm.

Adapted toilet

• The toilet is easy to find.

Exhibition

• Most of the exhibition content is accessible and visible.

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

Car park

• Reserved parking spaces are poorly marked.

• The surface of the parking space is unsuitable.

Access road from the car park

• There is a step of at least 3 cm to negotiate.

Entrance

• There are steps at the entrance.

• Staff cannot see people arriving.

• Assistance is required to open the door.

• The ramp has a gradient of 10.8% over a length of 2.5 metres.

• The ramp is not secured on the side facing the void.

Reception

• The counter is too high.

Vertical movement

• The lift is difficult to call independently as the call button is located in a corner.

Adapted toilet

• To access the disabled toilet on the -1 floor, there is a turning space of 130 cm in front of the door. The transfer spaces on either side of the toilet bowl measure 105 and 107 cm from the centre of the toilet bowl. The door has a clear passage width of 79.5 cm. The washbasin in the shared area is not clear underneath.

Car park

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

• The reserved parking spaces are sufficiently large and level.

Access road from the car park

• All passageways are wide enough.

• The floor is even and free of obstacles.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

• There are 3 steps at the entrance, but they are equipped with a handrail on the right-hand side. The 2 steps in the entrance area inside are also equipped with a handrail on the right-hand side.

• The entrance door is a double door measuring 63 cm + 63 cm. It is open during opening hours and you can ask the reception staff (just after the door) to open both doors.

Reception

• Seating is available near the reception desk and walking frames are available.

• Staff have been trained in welcoming visitors with specific needs.

Horizontal movement

• Circulation is easy throughout. There are no steps to negotiate.

• The floor is hard.

• All passageways are wide enough.

• There are seats along the route.

• The layout of the premises is simple, making it easy to find your way around.

Vertical movement

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

• The stairs are equipped with handrails on both sides.

• The stairs are safe.

Adapted toilet

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

Exhibition

• All of the exhibition content is accessible.

Car park

• Reserved parking spaces are poorly marked.

• The surface of the parking area is not ideal.

Access road from the car park

• There are no seats along the route.

Entrance

• There are three steps at the entrance, but they are uneven (height 21 cm + 15 cm + 16 cm).

• Staff cannot see people arriving.

• Assistance is required to open the door.

Access road from the car park

• There are no obstacles to traffic.

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.

• The access device is easy to use.

• The doors can be easily opened independently.

Reception

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

• The staff have been trained to welcome visitors with specific needs.

Horizontal movement

• The layout is simple and intuitive.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors accessible to the public.

• The stairs have at least one handrail.

Exhibition

• Would you like to visit on your own ? You can ! The museum has prepared a tour of works that can be explored through touch.

• Come with a sighted companion and ask for the kit provided for you. It contains :

  - A pair of cotton gloves to touch the works while preserving them.

  - An example of the pictogram found next to each work on the tour.

• For groups :

  - A tour has been designed for the museum's permanent exhibition rooms. Visitors can discover the works and world of Charles and Jean Gaspar thanks to materials specially designed for the visually impaired : touch sculptures, relief medals, sounds, smells, etc. The focus is on the encounter between the public and the works, as well as on sharing experiences.

  - The tour was designed in collaboration with the federal organisation ‘Les Amis des Aveugles’ (Friends of the Blind).

• An audio description is available.

Vertical movement

• The volume of the voice synthesis in the lift is very low.

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

Access road from the car park

• There is contrast.

Entrance

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

Reception

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

• The reception is in a quiet environment.

• Staff have been trained in welcoming people with specific needs.

Horizontal movement

• Circulation is unobstructed.

• The furniture contrasts with its surroundings.

• The contrast between the floor and walls facilitates circulation.

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.

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

Exhibition

• Would you like to visit on your own ? You can ! The museum has prepared a tour of works that you can discover through touch.

• Come with a sighted companion and ask for the kit provided for you. It contains :

  - A pair of cotton gloves to touch the works while preserving them.

  - An example of the pictogram found near each work on the tour.

• For groups :

  - A tour has been designed for the museum's permanent galleries. Visitors can discover the works and world of Charles and Jean Gaspar thanks to materials specially designed for the visually impaired: touch sculptures, relief medals, sounds, smells, etc. The focus is on the encounter between the public and the works, as well as on sharing experiences.

  - The tour was designed in collaboration with the federal organisation ‘Les Amis des Aveugles’ (Friends of the Blind).

• Written explanations are displayed in large print.

Entrance

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

Vertical movement

• The steps are not contrasted.

Exhibition

• An audio guide is available, but it does not automatically adapt to the visitor's progress.

Car park

• Parking is free.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• The entrance is easy to find and use.

• Opening hours and prices are displayed near the door.

Reception

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

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

• Audio information is duplicated visually.

• Prices are displayed at reception.

• Staff have received training in welcoming visitors with specific needs.

Wi-Fi

• It is possible to connect to mobile networks, 4G or 5G.

Horizontal movement

• The location is easy to understand.

Vertical movement

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

Lighting

• The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

Sanitary facilities

• The toilets are easy to find.

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

Exhibition

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

• Documents in ‘easy-to-read’ format are available.

• There are interactive terminals with subtitles in French.

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

Entrance

• Staff cannot see people arriving.

Reception

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

Wi-Fi

• Wi-Fi is not available everywhere.

Exhibition

• There are no guided tours in sign language.

Car park

• Parking is free.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• The entrance is easy to find and use.

• Opening hours and prices are displayed near the door.

Reception

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

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

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

• Audio information is duplicated visually.

• Prices are displayed at reception.

• Staff have received training in welcoming visitors with specific needs.

Lighting

• Lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

Horizontal movement

• The layout of the premises is simple and makes it easy to find your way around.

Vertical movement

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

Sanitary facilities

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

Exhibition

• The environment is calm.

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

• Documents in an ‘easy-to-read’ format are available.

• Written explanations are available.

• There are interactive terminals with subtitles in French.

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

• An audio guide with sound adjustment is available.

Entrance

• Staff cannot see people arriving.

Magnetic induction loop

• There is no mobile magnetic induction loop.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• The entrance is easy to find and use.

• Opening hours and prices are displayed near the door.

Reception

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

• Payment can be made in coins and banknotes.

• Staff have been trained in welcoming visitors with specific needs.

Horizontal movement

• The venue is quiet and well lit.

Vertical movement

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

• There is an audio and visual announcement in the lift.

• There is sufficient and continuous lighting on the stairs.

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

Sanitary facilities

• The toilets are easy to find.

Exhibition

• Guided tours suitable for children are organised.

• There is no need to buy tickets in advance.

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

• Documents in an ‘easy-to-read’ format are available.

• There are interactive terminals.

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

Entrance

• Staff cannot see people arriving.

Vertical movement

• Stair treads are not contrasting.