Florennes swimming pool

Car park

• Two parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities are available near the entrance.

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

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

Access road from the car park

• The ground is even and obstacle-free.

Reception

• The payment system is easy to use.

• There is sufficient space in front of the counter, which is at a good height.

Horizontal movement

• Inside, everything is on the same level.

• The floor is even and obstacle-free.

• The corridors are sufficiently wide.

• The doors are at least 85 cm wide.

Changing room

• There is an individual cubicle large enough to accommodate two wheelchairs. It is equipped with a lift seat and grab bars, as well as a hairdryer at a suitable height.

• The two adapted communal changing rooms are also equipped with a seat and lift grab bars.

• A pool wheelchair is available in the adapted cubicle.

• Personal wheelchairs can be left in the lockable changing room.

• In the changing room area, there is a toilet cubicle and an adapted individual shower, which is equipped with a seat, grab rails and a washbasin.

Shower room

• The communal showers are level access and equipped with a seat and grab rails.

• The washbasin is accessible and easy to use.

• There is an adapted toilet that is easy to use.

Footbath

• The footbath has a slope (8% over 2 m) with no steps and is equipped with handrails.

Access to the water

• There is a launch device with a seat.

Access road from the street

• The building is not accessible on foot from the street or the park, as the slopes are too long and steep.

Entrance

• In addition to the external staircase, a vertical lift with automatic swing doors provides access to the swimming pool entrance level. This lift is locked outside public opening hours. If it is not unlocked when you arrive, call the number displayed next to the button.

• Staff cannot see people arriving.

Adapted toilet

• At the reception area, there is a properly equipped adapted toilet with a washbasin, but you have to go through a door with a clear passage of 82.5 cm.

Car park

• Two parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities are available near the entrance.

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

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

Access road from the car park

• The ground is even and obstacle-free.

• The steps can be bypassed via a clearly marked alternative route.

• Lighting is adequate.

Entrance

• The main entrance is accessible.

• The width of the doors is at least 85 cm.

Reception

• Seats are available near the reception area.

• Wheelchairs are available.

Horizontal movement

• Inside, everything is on one level.

• The floor is even and obstacle-free.

• The corridors are sufficiently wide.

• The doorways are at least 85 cm wide.

• The ramp is equipped with handrails on both sides.

• The lighting is sufficient and continuous.

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

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

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors accessible to the public.

• The stairs are equipped with handrails on both sides.

Changing room

• There is one individual cubicle and two adapted communal changing rooms, all equipped with a seat and liftable grab rails.

• A pool wheelchair is available in the adapted cubicle.

• In the changing room area, there is a toilet cubicle and an adapted individual shower, which is equipped with a seat, grab bars and a washbasin.

• The doorways are at least 85 cm wide.

Shower room

• The communal showers are level with the floor and equipped with a seat and grab bars.

Footbath

• The footbath is sloped (8% over 2 m) with no steps and is equipped with handrails.

Access to the water

• The pool is accessible via ladders equipped with handrails. There is also a launch device with a seat.

Access road from the street

• The building is not accessible on foot from the street or the park, as the slopes are too long and too steep.

• There are no seats along the route.

Entrance

• In addition to the external staircase, a vertical lift with automatic swing doors provides access to the swimming pool entrance level. This lift is locked outside public opening hours. If it is not unlocked when you arrive, call the number displayed next to the button.

• Staff cannot see people arriving.

Adapted toilet

• At the reception, there is a properly equipped adapted toilet with a washbasin, but you have to go through a door with a clear passage of 82.5 cm.

Access road from the car park

• There are no obstacles to traffic.

Guide dogs

• Assistance dogs are accepted at no extra charge.

Entrance

• The entrance doors are automatic sliding doors.

• Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.

Reception

• The reception desk is located opposite the entrance. Assistance dogs can be taken care of by reception staff.

• The reception area is quiet.

• Staff are on hand to provide guidance and assistance.

Horizontal movement

• Guide lines facilitate circulation.

• There are no obstacles to movement.

• In the corridor leading to the changing rooms, the swing of the access control gate is indicated by tactile paving.

Vertical movement

• The external staircase, footbath and pool access ladders are equipped with handrails on both sides.

Access to the water

• You can leave your walking stick on the window sill in the lifeguard room.

• The edge of the pool is detectable by foot (grate) and a smoother strip of tiles indicates the position of the ladders in the shallow end.

Access road from the street

• You must cross the car park to reach the entrance.

Footbath

• Please note that after the footbath, there are automatic showers ! You can ask to have them turned off.

Access road from the car park

• There are no obstacles.

• There is sufficient lighting.

Entrance

• The entrance doors are automatic sliding doors.

• Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.

Reception

• The reception desk is located opposite the entrance. Assistance dogs can be taken care of by reception staff.

• The reception area is in a quiet environment.

• Staff are on hand to provide directions and guidance.

Horizontal movement

• Circulation is barrier-free.

• In the corridor leading to the changing rooms, the swing of the access control gate is indicated by tactile paving.

• Contrasts have been designed to facilitate orientation and identification of doors and equipment.

• Signage is large and high-contrast.

• Lighting is sufficient and continuous.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors.

• The steps are high-contrast.

• The external staircase, footbath and ladders for accessing the pool are equipped with handrails on both sides.

Access to the water

• You can leave your walking stick on the window sill in the lifeguard room.

• The edge of the pool is contrasting and detectable by foot (grate), and a contrasting, smoother strip of tiles indicates the position of the ladders in the shallow end.

Footbath

• Please note that after the footbath, there are automatic showers ! You can ask to have them turned off.

Car park

• The access road to the car park is clearly signposted.

• The car park is free to use.

Entrance

• The building and its entrance are easily identifiable. Follow the arrows from the car park entrance.

• The opening hours and contact email address are displayed near the door.

Reception

• The reception desk is located opposite the entrance.

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

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

• Opening hours, prices and instructions for use are displayed at reception.

• Staff are on hand to provide guidance and assistance.

Lighting

• The lighting is sufficient and allows for lip reading.

Horizontal movement

• The signage with pictograms is large and high-contrast.

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

• 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

• None of our staff members are trained in sign language.

Footbath

• Please note that after the footbath, there are automatic showers ! You can ask to have them turned off.

Car park

• The access road to the car park is clearly signposted.

• The car park is free to use.

Entrance

• The building and its entrance are easily identifiable. Follow the arrows from the car park entrance.

• The opening hours and contact email address are displayed near the door.

Reception

• The reception desk is located opposite the entrance.

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

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

• Opening hours, prices and instructions for use are displayed at reception.

• Staff are available to provide guidance and assistance.

Lighting

• The lighting is sufficient and allows for lip reading.

Horizontal movement

• The signage with pictograms is large and high-contrast.

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

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

Toilets

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

Footbath

• Please note that after the footbath, there are automatic showers ! You can ask to have them turned off.

Car park

• The access road to the car park is clearly signposted.

Reception

• The reception desk, which is not glass-fronted, is located opposite the entrance.

• The reception area is quiet.

• Opening hours, prices and instructions for use are displayed at reception.

• It is possible to pay in cash (coins and notes).

• Staff are on hand to provide assistance and guidance.

Horizontal movement

• The area is well lit.

• The signage with pictograms is large and clearly contrasted, making it easy to find your way around.

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

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

Reception

• Staff have not received training in welcoming people with disabilities.

Footbath

• Please note that after the footbath, there are automatic showers ! You can ask to have them turned off.