Piscine communale d'Ath

Car park

• Two parking spaces reserved for disabled persons on the street, near the entrance.

Entrance

• Access ramp to the entrance door, with handrails.

• Automatic sliding doors.

Reception

• Reception desk in the administrative office. Opening hours available online and displayed in the entrance hall.

• Help button to the left of the lift buttons if you have difficulty using the ticket machine. Staff will come down to help you in the hall (no need to use the lift).

Horizontal movement

• The main floor is on one level. Corridors are at least 140 cm wide. Doors provide sufficient clearance.

• Automatic doors at the entrance to the main corridor and cabin corridors. Badge readers are 90 cm above the floor.

Vertical movement

• Lift to reach the main level, for payment, changing rooms, swimming pool (and sports hall).

• Lifting platform (85 x 125 cm) to reach the cafeteria and office located a few steps higher.

Changing rooms

• 2 individual changing rooms for people with reduced mobility with wide doors and sufficient space to store a pool wheelchair. Equipped with a lift seat with grab bars and a transfer area on one side. Clothes and personal wheelchairs can be left in the changing room, which is locked by the lifeguard.

• 2 communal changing rooms with benches 50 cm above the floor and a transfer area.

• 1 pool wheelchair available in the cubicle.

Adapted toilets

• Adapted toilets next to the cafeteria. Toilet at a suitable height, with grab bars on both sides and double transfer area. Accessible washbasin in the cubicle.

• On the pool side, adapted cubicle with toilet and shower. Toilet at a suitable height, with grab bars on both sides and double transfer area. Accessible washbasin in the cabin.

Showers

• Private cabin with WC, walk-in shower and washbasin. Shower seat with grab bar on the wall side and armrests, transfer area available.

• Communal showers equipped with a shower seat with grab bars on both sides and transfer area available.

Footbath

• Footbath without steps, with 5.5% slope, equipped with handrails on both sides.

Access to the water

• Mobile launch device with seat. Staff are trained in its use.

Cafeteria - spectator area

• Accessible via the lifting platform.

• Tables suitable for wheelchair users.

Car park

• Spaces reserved for disabled persons, 5 metres long end to end.

Entrance

• Access ramp : slopes of more than 10%. Staff cannot see the entrance and are unable to assist.

Reception

• Touchscreen vending machine. Click zone 135 cm above the ground.

• If you have any difficulties, please come during reception opening hours.

Adapted toilets

• The toilet on the pool side is too high (54 cm).

Car park

• Two parking spaces reserved for disabled persons on the street, near the entrance.

Entrance

• Access to the entrance : one step with handrail or access ramp with handrails.

• Automatic sliding doors.

Reception

• Reception desk in the administrative office. Opening hours available online and displayed in the entrance hall.

• Help button to the left of the lift buttons if you have difficulty using the ticket machine. Staff will come down to help you in the lobby (no need to use the lift).

Horizontal movement

• The main floor is on one level. Corridors are at least 140 cm wide. Doors provide sufficient clearance.

• Automatic doors at the entrance to the main corridor and the changing room corridors. Badge readers 90 cm above the floor.

Vertical movement

• Lift to reach the main level, for payment, changing rooms, swimming pool (and sports hall).

• Lifting platform (85 x 125 cm) or 4 steps with handrail to reach the cafeteria and office located above.

Changing rooms

• 2 individual PRM cubicles with wide doors and sufficient space to store a pool wheelchair. Equipped with a lift-up seat with grab bars.

• Two communal changing rooms with a bench 50 cm above the floor.

• If necessary, one pool wheelchair is available in the cubicle.

Lockers

• Columns of three lockers high, the middle locker is easy to use (bottom not too low).

• Locking system with €1 coin.

Adapted toilets

• Adapted toilets next to the cafeteria. Toilet at a good height, with grab bars on both sides. Accessible washbasin in the cubicle.

• On the pool side, adapted cubicle with toilet and shower. Toilet at a good height, with grab bars on both sides. Accessible washbasin in the cubicle.

Showers

• Private cubicle with toilet, walk-in shower and washbasin. Shower seat with grab bar on the wall and armrests.

• Communal showers equipped with handrails, a shower seat with grab bar on the wall and armrests.

Footbath

• Footbath with no step, 5.5% slope, non-slip floor and handrails on both sides.

Access to the water

• Removable steps available for entering the pool. Please ask if you need them !

• Mobile launch device with seat. Staff are trained in its use.

• Seating available.

Cafeteria - spectator area

• Accessible via a platform lift or 4 steps.

• Mobile seats with backrests and armrests available.

Reception

• Touchscreen vending machine.

• If you encounter any difficulties, please come during reception hours (see website and notice in the entrance hall).

Car park

• Two parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities on the street, near the entrance.

Entrance

• Step and access ramp to the entrance door secured by handrails.

• Automatic sliding doors.

Reception

• Reception desk in the administrative office. Opening hours available online and displayed in the entrance hall.

• Help button near the vending machine located at the reception desk, indicated by a tactile guidance strip.

• Staff trained in welcoming visitors.

• Guide dogs can be entrusted to staff.

Horizontal movement

• Narrow corridors.

• Door opening : position of badge readers indicated by a tactile guidance strip.

• Secure protruding obstacles.

Vertical movement

• Stairs secured by handrails and tactile paving.

Changing rooms

• Cabin with traditional locking system with lever under the bench.

Lockers

• Traditional locking system, with a €1 coin.

Footbath

• Tactile guidance on the floor to the footbath from the cubicles.

• Footbath detectable by foot, without steps and equipped with handrails on both sides.

Access to the water

• Walking sticks can be left with the lifeguards.

• Foot-detectable guide strips to the pool ladders.

• Foot-detectable pool edges (different tiles and grating).

• Pool ladders with handrails.

Reception

• Inaccessible ticket machine with touch screen. To purchase a ticket, you must either come during reception hours or be accompanied by a sighted person who is able to use the machine.

Car park

• Two parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities on the street, near the entrance.

Entrance

• Step and access ramp to the entrance door secured by handrails.

• Automatic sliding doors with visually secure glazing.

Reception

• Vending machine : touch screen with large selection areas.

• Reception desk at the administrative office. Opening hours available online and displayed in the entrance hall.

• Help button near the vending machine, indicated by a contrasting tactile guidance strip.

• Staff trained in welcoming visitors.

• Guide dogs can be entrusted to staff.

Horizontal movement

• Easy circulation.

• Good lighting throughout.

• High-contrast signage with pictograms.

• Use of contrasts to facilitate orientation and movement.

• Visually secure glazing.

• Door opening : position of badge readers indicated by a contrasting tactile guidance strip.

Vertical movement

• Stairs secured by contrasting step nosings, handrails, and tactile paving.

Changing rooms

• Cabin with traditional locking system with lever under the bench.

Lockers

• Traditional locking system, with a €1 coin.

• Doors in different colors so they are easier to find. Large locker numbers, contrasting and engraved.

Footbath

• Contrasting tactile guidance on the floor to the footbath from the cubicles.

• Contrasting footbath, detectable by foot, without steps and equipped with handrails on both sides.

Access to the water

• Walking sticks can be left with the lifeguards.

• Contrasting foot-detectable guide strips leading to the pool ladders.

• Foot-detectable contrasting pool edges.

• Pool ladders with handrails.

Reception

• Vending machine with touch screen.

• If you encounter any difficulties, please come during reception hours.

Car park

• Street parking is available nearby. Paid parking via parking meter.

Entrance

• Building and entrance are easily identifiable.

• Outdoor signage with email address and mobile phone number for contact, opening hours and prices, types of swimsuits allowed.

• Automatic sliding doors.

Reception

• Touchscreen vending machine. Explanations displayed + help button.

• Reception desk staffed at the administrative office. Opening hours available online and displayed in the entrance hall.

• Wi-Fi connection available in the cafeteria.

• Staff trained in accessibility issues.

Horizontal movement

• Simple circulation.

• Good lighting throughout.

• High-contrast signage with pictograms.

• Doors to the main corridor and changing room corridors open via badge readers indicated by a contrasting tactile guide strip.

Vertical movement

• Well-lit stairs.

Changing rooms

• Changing rooms with traditional locking system with lever under the bench.

Lockers

• Traditional locking system, with a €1 coin.

• Doors in different colors so they are easier to find. Large, contrasting, engraved locker numbers.

Footbath

• Contrasting tactile guidance on the floor from the cabins to the footbath.

Access to the water

• Instructions displayed in pictograms.

• Contrasting signage.

• Staff trained in customer service and available to help.

• Wi-Fi available in the lifeguard office.

Toilets

• Vacant/occupied indicator.

Cafeteria - spectator area

• Mobile tables for 4 people.

• Good lighting.

Reception

• Vending machine difficult to use.

• Help with ticket purchases and showing facilities available only during opening hours. Opening hours available on the website and displayed in the pool lobby.

• No staff members speak sign language.

Car park

• Street parking is available nearby. Paid parking via parking meter.

Entrance

• Building and entrance are easily identifiable.

• Outdoor signage displays email address and mobile phone number for contact, opening hours and prices, types of swimwear allowed.

• Automatic sliding doors.

Reception

• Touchscreen vending machine. Explanations displayed + help button.

• Reception desk staffed at the administrative office. Opening hours available online and displayed in the entrance hall. Quiet office.

• Wi-Fi connection available in the cafeteria.

• Staff trained in accessibility issues.

Horizontal movement

• Simple circulation.

• Good lighting throughout.

• High-contrast signage with pictograms.

• Doors to the main corridor and changing room corridors open via badge readers indicated by a contrasting tactile guide strip.

Vertical movement

• Well-lit stairs.

Changing rooms

• Changing rooms with traditional locking system with lever under the bench.

Lockers

• Traditional locking system, with a €1 coin.

• Doors in different colors so they are easier to find. Large, contrasting, engraved locker numbers.

Footbath

• Contrasting tactile guidance on the floor from the cabins to the footbath.

Access to the water

• Instructions displayed in pictograms.

• Contrasting signage.

• Staff trained in customer service and available to help.

• Wi-Fi available in the lifeguard office.

Toilets

• Vacant/occupied indicator.

Cafeteria - spectator area

• Mobile tables for 4 people.

• Good lighting.

Reception

• Machine difficult to use.

• Help with ticket purchases and showing available facilities only during opening hours. Opening hours available on the website and displayed in the pool lobby.

Car park

• Two parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities on the street, near the entrance.

Entrance

• Building and entrance easily identifiable.

• Access to the entrance : one step with handrail or access ramp with handrails.

• Outdoor display with email address and mobile phone number, opening hours and prices, types of swimwear allowed.

• Automatic sliding doors.

Reception

• Touchscreen vending machine. Explanations displayed + help button.

• Reception desk staffed at the administrative office. Opening hours available online and displayed in the entrance hall. Quiet office.

• Staff trained in accessibility issues.

Horizontal movement

• Easy circulation.

• Good lighting throughout.

• High-contrast signage with pictograms.

• Doors to the main corridor and changing room corridors open via badge readers indicated by a contrasting tactile guide strip.

Vertical movement

• Well-lit stairs secured by handrails.

Changing rooms

• Cabins with traditional locking system with lever under the bench.

Lockers

• Traditional locking system, with a €1 coin.

• Doors in different colors so they are easier to find. Large, contrasting, engraved locker numbers.

Footbath

• Contrasting tactile guidance on the floor from the changing rooms to the footbath.

Access to the water

• Instructions displayed in pictograms.

• Contrasting signage.

• Staff are aware of their role in welcoming visitors and are available to help.

Toilets

• Indicated by pictograms.

Cafeteria - spectator area

• Good lighting, quiet.

Reception

• Vending machine difficult to use, payment by card only.

• Assistance with ticket purchases, cash payments, and showing facilities available only during opening hours. Opening hours available on the website and displayed in the pool lobby.