Piscine communale de Visé

Car park

• The two parking spaces to the right of the entrance are clearly marked and sufficiently large.

• It is possible to drop someone off in front of the entrance, at the foot of the access ramp (<4%, with handrails).

Access road from the car park

• All passageways are wide enough.

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• The floor is even and free of obstacles.

Entrance

• The building is easily identifiable.

• The main entrance is accessible.

• The door is at least 85 cm wide.

Reception

• There is a mobile payment system.

• The adapted reception desk is located in the cafeteria, on the left after the entrance door.

• A pool wheelchair is available.

Horizontal movement

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• The floor is even and free of obstacles.

• The corridors are sufficiently wide.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

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

Vertical movement

• The lift can be used independently.

Adapted toilet

• An adapted toilet is available, clearly signposted and easy to use.

• There is an accessible washbasin in the adapted toilet.

• The door is at least 85 cm wide.

Shower room

• The communal showers are on the ground floor and equipped with a seat.

• The adapted toilet is located outside the shower room.

Cloakroom

• The swimming pool has a communal changing room (no. 4) equipped with a bench and a seat with folding grab bars and a double transfer area.

• Personal belongings must be left in the locked changing room.

Access to the water

• A lift provides access to the pool level.

• Lifeguards have a chair for manual transfer into the water.

Car park

• The ground of the reserved parking spaces is sloped (approximately 5% gradient) and the slope to reach the entrance is steep (10% over 1 metre).

Entrance

• The entrance door is hinged, sufficiently wide but equipped with a door closer. Staff cannot always see people arriving.

Car park

• The two parking spaces to the right of the entrance are clearly marked and sufficiently large.

• It is possible to drop someone off in front of the entrance, at the foot of the access ramp with handrails.

Access road from the car park

• All passageways are sufficiently wide.

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• The floor is even and free of obstacles.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

• The main entrance is accessible.

• The door is at least 85 cm wide.

Reception

• The adapted reception desk is located in the cafeteria, to the left of the entrance door, where there is seating available.

• If necessary, a pool wheelchair is available.

Horizontal movement

• The floor is even and free of obstacles.

• The corridors are sufficiently wide.

• There are benches for removing shoes before entering the changing room area.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

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

Vertical movement

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

• The stairs are equipped with handrails on both sides.

Adapted toilet

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

• There is a washbasin in the accessible toilet.

• The door width is at least 85 cm.

Shower room

• The walk-in communal showers are equipped with a handrail leading to the first shower. A shower seat is available at the back of the room.

• The accessible toilet is located outside the shower room.

• The lighting is sufficient and continuous.

Cloakroom

• The swimming pool has a communal changing room (No. 4) equipped with a bench and a seat with folding grab bars and a double transfer area.

• Personal belongings must be left in the locked changing room.

Access to the water

• The pool hall has benches.

• The steps leading down to the pool are equipped with handrails that extend to the steps leading into the water, which are also equipped with a handrail. There is also a lift.

• If necessary, lifeguards have a chair for manual transfer into the water.

Car park

• The ground of the reserved parking spaces is sloped (approximately 5% gradient) and the slope to reach the entrance is steep (10% over 1 metre).

Entrance

• The entrance door is hinged, sufficiently wide but equipped with a door closer. Staff cannot always see people arriving.

Car park

• There are two parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities and a drop-off point near the entrance.

Access road from the car park

• The route is barrier-free.

Assistance dogs

• Assistance dogs are allowed.

Entrance

• The entrance is located at the end of the access route.

Reception

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

• The staff have been trained to assist people with disabilities.

Horizontal movement

• There is a tactile guide from the reception to the two corridors leading to the changing rooms.

• Circulation is unobstructed.

• The layout is simple and intuitive.

Vertical movement

• The stairs have at least one handrail and are secured by warning tiles.

Access to the water

• There is a shelf for storing walking sticks, with hooks on the wall between the two shower areas and in the pool hall, above the extension of the stair handrail.

• A tactile guide indicates the position of the handrail on the pool stairs. The outline of the pool can be detected at the water intake grille and its protruding edge.

Entrance

• Staff cannot always see people arriving.

Horizontal movement

• The columns in the pool hall are slightly slanted. When walking on the pool decks, stay within the floor channels to avoid bumping into them !

Car park

• There are two parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities and a drop-off point near the entrance.

Access road from the car park

• Guide lines and tactile paving are provided to facilitate movement.

• There are no obstacles.

Entrance

• The entrance is located at the end of the access route.

Reception

• The reception area is quiet and located opposite the entrance.

Horizontal movement

• There are tactile guidance strips from the reception area to the two corridors leading to the changing rooms. Contrasts help with orientation and movement within the space.

• There are no obstacles to movement.

• The glass walls and doors are secured by contrasting visual markings.

• The lighting is sufficient and continuous.

• The signage makes it easy to find your way around and get your bearings.

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

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

Vertical movement

• Stairs are equipped with at least one safety handrail, and steps are contrasted.

Access to the water

• There is a shelf for storing walking sticks, with hooks on the wall between the two shower areas and in the pool hall, above the extension of the stair handrail.

• A contrasting tactile guide indicates the position of the handrail on the pool stairs. The outline of the pool can be detected at the water return grille and the contrasting raised edge.

Entrance

• Staff cannot always see people arriving. The reception desk is located opposite the entrance door and is not glass-fronted. Staff have been trained to assist people with disabilities.

Horizontal movement

• The columns in the pool hall are slightly slanted. When walking on the pool deck, stay within the floor channel to avoid bumping into them !

Car park

• Parking is free.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• There is an information board outside to the left of the door (opening hours, contact email address).

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.

• Prices are displayed and printed on a flyer presented by staff who have been trained in welcoming people with disabilities.

Wi-Fi

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

• Wi-Fi is free and available throughout the building.

Horizontal movement

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

• Signage uses pictograms.

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

Lighting

• Lighting is adequate and allows lip reading.

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

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

Reception

• There is no information available in sign language.

Car park

• Parking is free.

Entrance

• The entrance is easy to find.

• The building is easy to find.

• There is an information sign outside to the left of the door (opening hours, contact email address).

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.

• Prices are displayed and printed on a flyer presented by staff who have been trained in welcoming people with disabilities.

Horizontal movement

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

• Signage uses pictograms.

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

Lighting

• Lighting is adequate and allows lip reading.

Toilets

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

Car park

• There are two parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities and a drop-off point near the entrance.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• Opening hours are displayed near the door.

Reception

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

• Cash payments (coins and notes) are accepted.

• Staff have been trained to assist people with disabilities.

Horizontal movement

• The premises are well lit.

• Signage uses pictograms.

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

Vertical movement

• The stairs are equipped with at least one safety handrail, and the steps are contrasting in colour.

• The lighting is sufficient and continuous on the stairs.

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

Access to the water

• There is a staircase with a handrail to enter the water.