Belgian Naturalists' Association (ASBL) – Ardennes Centre Observatory

Car park

• The site has tarmac-surfaced parking areas that are sufficiently spacious and level.

Access road from the car park

• The car parks are located near the external doors, which are wheelchair accessible.

• All passageways are sufficiently wide.

• The ground is level and free of obstacles.

Entrance

• The building and the entrance are easily identifiable. The main entrance is visible from the access route.

• The main entrance is accessible.

• The doorways are at least 85 cm wide.

Horizontal movement

• The various rooms are accessible from inside. Two of the rooms and the planetarium are also accessible via external doors. The room with the PRM dome is temporarily inaccessible.

• The external walkways are tarmac-surfaced and allow for good circulation around the site.

• The rooms are spacious and free of obstacles.

• The passageways are sufficiently wide.

• All doors, except for the access to the PRM room (temporarily inaccessible), are at ground level.

Adapted toilet

• The adapted toilet is easy to find. It is accessible via the reception area.

Exhibition

• All exhibition content is accessible and visible.

• The PRM dome (temporarily inaccessible) : it features a lifting platform enabling a visitor in an electric wheelchair to observe the sky through the telescope. It is accessible via a mobile ramp to compensate for a small step. The attendant (guide) accompanies the visitor onto the platform, facilitating easy communication.

Restaurant

• All tables allow for comfortable positioning in a wheelchair.

• The aisles are sufficiently wide.

• Table service is provided by staff where necessary.

Courtyard

• Some activities take place in a courtyard. Access to the courtyard is via an external walkway.

Adapted toilet

• The only toilet on site is accessible for people with reduced mobility. The toilet door handle does not have a clearance of at least 50 cm. Assistance can be requested.

• The toilet is fitted with grab rails.

• The washbasin has sufficient space to manoeuvre around it, but is slightly offset.

Car park

• The site has tarmac-surfaced parking areas that are sufficiently large and level.

Access road from the car park

• The car parks are located in the immediate vicinity of the external entrances, which are accessible without steps.

• All passageways are sufficiently wide.

• The ground is even and free of obstacles.

Entrance

• The building and the entrance are easily identifiable. The main entrance is visible from the access route.

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

• The doorways are at least 85 cm wide.

Horizontal movement

• The various rooms are accessible from inside. Two of the rooms and the planetarium are also accessible via external doors with no steps. The room with the PRM dome is temporarily inaccessible.

• The external walkways are tarmac-surfaced and allow for easy movement around the site.

• The rooms are spacious and free of obstacles.

• Seating is available in all rooms.

• The passageways are sufficiently wide.

• All doors, except for the access to the PRM room (temporarily inaccessible), are at ground level.

Adapted toilet

• The accessible toilet is easy to find. It is accessible via the reception area.

Exhibition

• All exhibition content is accessible.

Restaurant

• The aisles are sufficiently wide.

• Service is provided at the table by staff.

Adapted toilet

• The only toilet on site is accessible for people with reduced mobility. The toilet door handle does not allow for a clearance of at least 50 cm. Assistance can be requested.

• The toilet is fitted with grab rails.

• There is a washbasin, but it is located outside the toilet cubicle.

Access road from the car park

• The route is barrier-free.

Guide dogs

• Assistance dogs are permitted.

Entrance

• The entrance is located along the natural flow of the route.

Horizontal movement

• Horizontal circulation within the rooms is straightforward and takes place solely on the ground floor.

• Seating is available in all rooms.

Restaurant

• Service is provided at the table by staff.

Access road from the car park

• There are no physical guide markings on the floor. Staff are available to assist visitors.

Horizontal movement

• There is at least one unsecured step along the main route.

Exhibition

• There are no adapted guided tours. The exhibition layout is standard but features plenty of visual aids. There is always a guide explaining the theme.

Courtyard

• Some activities take place in a covered courtyard. Access requires assistance from a sighted person (access from outside or via a staircase).

Access road from the car park

• There are no obstacles.

Entrance

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

Horizontal movement

• Internal movement is simple and only on the ground floor. Seating is available in all rooms.

Restaurant

• Table service.

Access road from the car park

• There are no natural or artificial guide lines.

Horizontal movement

• There are no guide lines in a contrasting colour to facilitate traffic flow.

Exhibition

• There are no adapted guided tours. The presentation of the exhibition is traditional but with a lot of visual aids. There is always a guide to explain the theme. Some rooms are in semi-darkness so that the stars or phosphorescent materials can be properly observed.

Car park

• Parking is free.

Entrance

• The building and the entrance are easy to find.

Horizontal movement

• Moving around inside is straightforward.

Vertical movement

• The domes are accessed via stairs.

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

Restaurant

• There is sufficient lighting to allow for lip-reading.

Exhibition

• There is no permanent exhibition on site.

• There are no accessible guided tours.

• Some rooms are dimly lit to allow visitors to observe the stars or phosphorescent displays clearly.

• There is no accessible fire alarm system (visual or audible).

Restaurant

• There are no round or oval tables for X people.

Car park

• The car park is free of charge.

Entrance

• The building and the entrance are easy to find.

Horizontal movement

• Internal traffic is simple and only on the ground floor.

Restaurant

• The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

Magnetic induction loop

• There is no portable magnetic induction loop.

Exhibition

• There is no permanent exhibition on site.

• There are no adapted guided tours.

• Some rooms are dimly lit to allow visitors to observe the stars or phosphorescent displays clearly.

Entrance

• The building and the entrance are easy to find.

Horizontal movement

• Internal traffic is simple and only on the ground floor. There are seats in all the rooms.

Sanitary facilities

• The toilets are easy to find.

Exhibition

• There is no permanent exhibition on site.

• There are no guided tours available.

• Some rooms are dimly lit to allow visitors to observe the stars or the phosphorescent displays clearly.