The new municipal swimming pool in Braine-l'Alleud is open every day, with its large 8-lane pool and teaching pool, both equipped with adjustable floors to allow the depth to be adjusted. Bring the whole family to enjoy its relaxation facilities : paddling pool with games, bubble bench, current ring, sauna, steam room, and café with terrace.
Photo credits for the BL'A swimming pool : © Matthieu Miller
Photo credits for the technical gallery : © Atingo - Frédérique Laumont
Accessible! You can come alone. This location is fully accessible.
Strengths
There is at least one reserved parking space within 100 metres of the entrance.
Reserved parking spaces are clearly marked.
It is possible to drop someone off near the entrance.
All ramps are easy to navigate.
All passageways are sufficiently wide.
There is a step of no more than 2 cm to negotiate, but it is bevelled.
The floor is hard.
The building and entrance are easily identifiable.
The alternative entrance is always open.
Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.
The payment system is easy to use.
There is sufficient space in front of the counter.
The counter is at a good height.
There are no steps to negotiate.
The corridors are sufficiently wide.
The doorways are at least 85 cm wide.
All ramps are easy to negotiate.
The lighting is sufficient.
Signage makes it easy to find your way around.
There is an adapted cloakroom with an adapted seat.
The adapted, level-access shower is equipped with a seat and grab bars.
An adapted toilet is available, clearly signposted and easy to use.
There is an accessible washbasin in the adapted toilet.
The doorways are at least 85 cm wide.
Some tables allow wheelchair users to position themselves correctly.
Points of attention
Reserved parking spaces are on a slope.
Accessible with occasional help! Come accompanied! The difficulties encountered can be overcome with your companion/third-party help.
Strengths
There is at least one reserved parking space less than 100 metres from the entrance.
Reserved parking spaces are clearly marked.
It is possible to drop someone off near the entrance.
There are seats along the route.
All passageways are wide enough.
There are no steps to negotiate.
The floor is hard.
The ramp has handrails on both sides.
The building and entrance are easily identifiable.
There are no steps at the entrance.
Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.
Seats are available near the reception area.
Wheelchairs are available.
Staff are on hand to help with obstacles, provide directions and offer guidance.
There are no steps to negotiate.
The floor is hard.
There are seats along the route.
The corridors are sufficiently wide.
The doorways are at least 85 cm wide.
The ramp is equipped with a handrail on one side.
The lighting is sufficient.
There is a cloakroom with a seat and grab bars.
The adapted, walk-in shower is equipped with a seat and grab bars.
The adapted toilet is easy to find.
There is a toilet with grab bars and it is easy to use.
Points of attention
Reserved parking spaces are on a slope.
Accessible! You can come alone. This location is fully accessible.
Strengths
Guide lines facilitate movement.
There are no obstacles to movement.
Assistance dogs are accepted at no extra charge.
The entrance is located in the logical continuation of the route.
The entrance door is a revolving door, but there is an alternative entrance.
The doors are easy to open independently.
Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.
The reception is opposite the entrance.
The reception is not glass-fronted.
Staff can see people arriving in the building and can offer assistance.
A designated member of staff is available to welcome and assist people with specific needs.
Circulation is unobstructed.
Points of attention
Pedestrian crossings are not secured by tactile paving.
Accessible with occasional help! Come accompanied! The difficulties encountered can be overcome with your companion/third-party help.
Strengths
There are no obstacles.
The entrance is located in the logical continuation of the route.
The entrance door is a revolving door, but there is an alternative entrance.
Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.
The reception is opposite the entrance.
Signage makes it easy to find your way around.
A designated member of staff is on hand to welcome and assist people with specific needs.
Circulation is barrier-free.
Glass walls and doors are marked with contrasting colours for safety.
Signage makes it easy to find your way around.
Points of attention
Pedestrian crossings are not secured by tactile paving.
The lack of contrast between the floor and the walls makes circulation difficult.
The door does not contrast with its surroundings.
Accessible! You can come alone. This location is fully accessible.
Strengths
Parking is freely accessible.
The entrance is easy to find.
Opening hours and prices are displayed near the door.
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.
Prices are displayed at the reception.
Signage makes it easy to find your way around.
A designated person is on hand to welcome and assist people with specific needs.
Wi-Fi is available.
The lighting is sufficient and allows for lip reading.
The toilets are easy to find.
It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.
Accessible! You can come alone. This location is fully accessible.
Strengths
Parking is free.
The building and entrance are easy to find.
Opening hours and prices are displayed near the door.
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.
Prices are displayed at reception.
Signage makes it easy to find your way around.
A member of staff is on hand to welcome and assist people with specific needs.
The lighting is sufficient and allows for lip reading.
It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.
The lighting is sufficient.
Accessible! You can come alone. This location is fully accessible.
Strengths
The building and entrance are easy to find.
Opening hours and prices are displayed near the door.
The entrance door is a revolving door, but there is another possible entrance.
Staff can see people arriving and are available to assist.
The reception is easy to find and located near the entrance.
Cash payments (coins and notes) are accepted.
The venue is quiet and well lit.
Signage makes it easy to find your way around.
The toilets are easy to find.
Validity: From 28 September 2020 on 18 February 2027
Audit conducted by
Access-i informs you about the accessibility of this place based on data collected on-site at a given time. Any changes after the visit by Access-i are the responsibility of the operator.
Dernière mise à jour effectuée le 11 May 2026 - 10:49
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Court-Saint-Etienne
This year, for its twelfth edition, the festival will take place on Sunday 28 June, Monday 29 June and Tuesday 30 June.
"The Unisound Festival is committed to ensuring an inclusive experience that is accessible to everyone.
A number of measures have been put in place to meet the needs of people with disabilities and to foster a welcoming, comfortable and suitable environment."
We invite you to visit the website: http://www.unisound.be and the event’s Facebook page.
If you have any specific requirements or questions regarding accessibility during the festival, please contact us at accessibilite@unisound.be.
Mons
Whilst the Access-i certification covers the so-called "Lumeçon" event on 31 May (12.30 pm) on the Grand-Place and the "Petit Lumeçon" on 7 June, the Ducasse de Mons will take place from 27 May to 2 June 2026.
You can find the full programme via the link https://www.mons.be/fr/doudou/programme/programme-officiel/programme-2026/2026_04_24-programme-doudou-2026.pdf
You will find more specific information on accessibility on page 41.
The measures planned to make the Ducasse more inclusive are:
Reserved parking spaces (20) as close as possible to the Grand-Place, on Rue des Échelles;
A ‘Kiss & Ride’ zone (drop-off point) on Rue du Onze Novembre (entrance via Rue Tour Auberon);
For guests attending the reception in the Jardin du Mayeur, a dedicated entrance is provided via the entrance to the Musée du Doudou (Rue du Onze Novembre);
Toilets located on Rue Neuve between the car park and the Grand-Place;
A disabled viewing platform accessible from the theatre (side entrance on Rue Neuve). Please note: this is a paid area requiring a booking. Accessible toilets are available in the theatre.
City stewards trained to assist people with reduced mobility will be on hand.
Audio description of the battle, also during the Petit Lumeçon, will be provided by the ASA Foundation: please go to the foot of the PRM viewing platform where an area will be reserved.
Enquiries and bookings on +32 477 37 55 25 or via info@fondation-asa.org
A designated area at the Marché-aux-Poissons (at the end of Rue Froissart) will allow you to follow the procession;
During the Petit Lumeçon, a cordoned-off area (marked in purple) is provided for children with disabilities. This is a secure, supervised area accessible by booking: handicap@ville.mons.be
Photo credit Ducasse de Mons 2026 : © Ducasse de Mons 2026
Photo credits technical gallery : © Plain-Pied - Joël Nicolaï
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