Couvin municipal swimming pool

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 car park

• There are no steps to negotiate.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

• The main entrance is accessible.

• Automatic sliding entrance door with a small 1 cm step. Second door in the airlock is also automatic.

• The door is at least 85 cm wide. The door can be opened independently.

• Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.

Reception

• Reception desk with adapted section providing clearance under the counter. The reception desk is at a suitable height.

• There is a mobile payment device.

• Staff are available to help overcome obstacles, provide directions and offer guidance.

• A pool wheelchair is available ; personal wheelchairs are handled by staff.

Horizontal movement

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• The floor is even and free of obstacles.

• Circulation areas and doors are sufficiently wide (at least 85 cm). The doors are easy to negotiate independently.

• Access gates to the changing room corridors are sufficiently wide (90 cm) and located near the reception area (assistance available). Badge reader at a height of 90 cm.

Changing room

• Adapted communal and individual changing rooms with folding seats and grab bars.

• In addition, two other communal changing rooms have wide doors and space next to a bench.

Lockers

• Lockers with keys at a suitable height.

Shower room

• Private shower cubicle equipped with a folding seat and grab bars.

• Communal showers on the same level, with folding seats.

Adapted toilet

• Disabled toilets available on the dry side and wet side.

• The adapted toilets are clearly marked and easy to use.

• There is an accessible washbasin in the adapted toilets.

Footbath

• Wheelchair-accessible footbath (8% slope with no step).

Access to the water

• There is a launching device. For people with greater dependency, do not hesitate to ask to use the changing table in the infirmary with the lifting device.

Car park

• The ground of the reserved parking space is in poor condition, but the space is level and located a few metres from the entrance.

Access road from the car park

• The ground is uneven.

Footbath

• Automatic showers : don't be surprised !

Car park

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

• Reserved parking spaces are clearly marked, sufficiently large and level.

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

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

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

• Automatic sliding entrance door with a small 1 cm step. Second door in the entrance hall is also automatic.

• The door is at least 85 cm wide.

• Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.

Reception

• Seating is available near the reception area.

Horizontal movement

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• Circulation areas and doors are sufficiently wide (at least 85 cm).

• Access gates to the changing room corridors are sufficiently wide (90 cm) and located near the reception area (assistance available).

Changing room

• Adapted communal and individual changing rooms with folding seats and grab bars.

Lockers

• Lockers with keys at a suitable height.

Shower room

• Private shower cubicle equipped with a folding seat and grab bars.

• Communal showers on the same level, with folding seats and handrails.

Adapted toilet

• Disabled toilets available on the dry side and wet side.

• The adapted toilets are easy to find and equipped with grab bars.

• There is a washbasin in the adapted WC.

Footbath

• Footbath without steps, equipped with handrails.

Access to the water

• Seats are available in the pool hall.

• Paddling pool with steps. Removable steps for entering the large pool. Please ask for them to be put in place !

Car park

• The ground of the reserved parking space is in poor condition, but the space is level and located a few metres from the entrance.

Access road from the car park

• The ground is uneven.

Footbath

• Automatic showers : don't be surprised !

Car park

• Reserved parking space near the entrance.

Access road from the car park

• Traffic is unobstructed.

Guide dogs

• Assistance dogs are accepted at no extra charge.

Entrance

• The entrance is easily identifiable.

• The door opens automatically.

• Staff can see people arriving at the building and can offer assistance.

Reception

• Tactile guidance line to the reception desk, which is open and fairly quiet.

• The reception area is not glass-enclosed.

• Staff are accustomed to welcoming people with specific needs. Feel free to ask them to show you the facilities and reserve a separate lane for you to swim in !

Horizontal movement

• The layout is simple and intuitive.

Lockers

• Key lockers are available (easier to use than combination lockers).

Footbath

• There is a detectable strip to indicate the footbath and automatic showers (so you won't be caught off guard).

Access to the water

• Detectable pool surround (protruding edge and detectable tile strip) and detectable guide line to the ladders in the shallow end and to the handrail of the steps in the paddling pool. Ladders with handrails. A removable step is also available to access the main pool.

Car park

• Reserved parking space near the entrance.

Access road from the car park

• There are no obstacles.

Entrance

• The entrance is easily identifiable.

• Automatic sliding doors.

• Staff can see people arriving at the building and can offer assistance.

Reception

• Tactile guidance line to the reception desk, which is open and fairly quiet.

• Staff are used to welcoming people with specific needs. Don't hesitate to ask them to show you around the facilities and reserve a separate lane for you to swim in !

Horizontal movement

• Glass walls and doors are secured by contrasting visual markings.

• Contrasts have been used to facilitate orientation (between floor and walls, walls and doors, equipment and environment).

• The lighting is sufficient and continuous.

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

Lockers

• Lockers with keys are available (easier to use than combination lockers).

Footbath

• Visually contrasting strip detectable by foot to indicate the footbath and automatic showers (so you won't be caught off guard).

Access to the water

• Contrasting and detectable edges around the pools, guide lines to the ladders in the shallow end and to the handrail on the steps in the paddling pool. Ladders with handrails. A removable step ladder is also available to access the main pool.

Car park

• Parking is free.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• Information board next to the entrance door.

Reception

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

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

• Information and reservations are available via the website.

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

• The staff are used to welcoming people with disabilities, so don't hesitate to ask them to show you around the facilities !

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

• Signage with pictograms.

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

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

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

Reception

• No information is available in sign language.

Footbath

• Be careful with automatic showers : don't get caught off guard !

Car park

• Parking is free.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• Information board next to the entrance door.

Reception

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

• The reception area is open, quiet and well lit.

• Information and reservations are available via the website.

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

• The staff are used to welcoming people with disabilities, so don't hesitate to ask them to show you around the facilities !

Lighting

• The lighting is sufficient and allows for lip reading.

Horizontal movement

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

• Signage with pictograms.

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

Toilets

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

Footbath

• Be careful with automatic showers : don't let them catch you off guard !

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• Information board next to the entrance door.

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

Reception

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

• Open, quiet and well-lit reception area.

• Information and bookings available via the website.

• Cash payments accepted (coins and notes).

• The staff are used to welcoming people with disabilities, so don't hesitate to ask them to show you around and explain the facilities !

Horizontal movement

• The venue is well lit.

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

• Signage with pictograms.

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

Footbath

• Please note : automatic showers ! You can request to have them turned off.