Saint-Ghislain Swimming Pool

Entrance:

• There are two accessible parking spaces nearby.

• There is a secure access ramp.

• The route from the car park to the entrance is wide and free of obstacles.

• Staff can see visitors arriving and can go to assist them.

Reception:

• The reception desk is fitted with a lowered, accessible counter.

• The reception area is bright and spacious.

• Staff can offer assistance to visitors.

Horizontal circulation:

• There are no steps to negotiate. The layout is all on one level.

• The floor is even and free of obstacles. Most passageways are fairly wide.

• Doors can be opened easily without assistance.

Cloakrooms:

• There is an accessible cloakroom with an adapted seat and grab rails.

• There are accessible lockers.

Toilets:

• There are accessible toilets fitted with grab rails on both the swimming pool side and the reception side.

• There is an accessible washbasin in the accessible toilets.

• One of the showers is fitted with a folding seat and grab rails.

Swimming pool:

• An adapted chair is provided for getting into the water. Lifeguards are on hand to help operate it.

Entrance:

• The access ramp does not have handrails on either side.

• The entrance door is heavy and 84 cm wide, but staff can see people arriving and can open the second leaf.

Changing rooms:

• There is no chair provided to assist with the transfer from the changing room to the pool. The adapted chair does not allow for independent movement.

Swimming pool:

• The footbath has steep slopes (20% over 30 cm) which may require assistance to negotiate.

Canteen (ancillary facility – not covered by certification):

• The canteen is not wheelchair accessible.

Entrance:

• There are two accessible parking spaces nearby.

• There is a safe access ramp.

• The path from the car park to the entrance is wide and free of obstacles.

• Staff can see visitors arriving and can go to assist them.

• The stairs are fitted with handrails that extend beyond the edge of the steps.

Reception:

• There are places to sit.

• The reception area is bright and spacious.

• Staff are on hand to assist visitors.

Horizontal circulation:

• There are no steps to negotiate. The layout is at ground level. The floor is non-slip.

• The floor is even and free of obstacles. Most walkways are fairly wide.

• The doors can be passed through easily without assistance.

Cloakrooms:

• There is an accessible cloakroom with an adapted seat and grab rails.

• There are accessible lockers.

Toilets:

• There are accessible toilets fitted with grab rails on both the swimming pool side and the reception side.

• There is an accessible washbasin in the accessible toilets.

• One of the showers is fitted with a folding seat and grab rails.

Swimming pool:

• An adapted chair is provided for getting into the water. Lifeguards are on hand to help operate it.

Entrance:

• The access ramp does not have handrails on either side.

• The entrance door is heavy and 84 cm wide, but staff can see people arriving and can open the second leaf.

Swimming pool:

• The footbath has steep slopes (20 per cent over 30 cm) which may require assistance to negotiate. There is a handrail.

• There are no steps to enter the water. There are ladders built into the walls. It is possible to use an adapted chair to enter the water (with assistance from the lifeguards).

Canteen (ancillary facility – not covered by certification):

• The canteen is accessible only via stairs. These are fitted with handrails.

Entrance:

• The route from the car park to the entrance is wide and free of obstacles. There are guide lines leading from the car park to the bottom of the stairs.

• Staff can see visitors arriving and are able to go and assist them.

• The stairs are fitted with overhanging handrails.

Reception:

• The ticket desk is located near the entrance.

• Assistance dogs are permitted at no extra charge.

• The reception area is bright and spacious.

• Staff are on hand to assist visitors.

• The ticket desk is glazed but can be opened.

Horizontal circulation:

• The circulation routes are free of obstacles.

• The doors can be passed through easily and independently.

• The layout is simple and intuitive.

Swimming pool:

• The footbath is fitted with a handrail. The slope is clearly visible at the foot of the steps.

• There is a raised floor mat leading to the pool ladder and the lifeguards’ desk (right next to the footbath).

• Lifeguards can store a white cane at their desk and accompany the person.

Canteen (ancillary function – not included in certification):

• The canteen is accessible only via stairs. These are fitted with overhanging handrails. There are no tactile ground surface indicators.

Entrance:

• The stairs at the entrance are not fitted with warning tiles.

• The reception area is set back from the entrance, but staff can see people coming in.

Swimming pool:

• The ladders for getting out of the pool are recessed and may be difficult to spot. They are positioned in an intuitive manner.

Canteen (ancillary function – not covered by certification):

• The canteen is accessible only via stairs. These are fitted with overhanging handrails. There are no tactile warning surfaces.

Entrance:

• The route from the car park to the entrance is wide and free of obstacles. There are guide lines leading from the car park to the bottom of the stairs

• Staff can see visitors arriving and can go to assist them.

• The stairs are fitted with overhanging handrails.

Reception:

• The ticket counter is located near the entrance.

• Assistance dogs are permitted at no extra charge.

• The reception area is bright and spacious.

• Staff are on hand to assist visitors.

• The ticket counter is glazed but can be opened.

Horizontal circulation:

• Circulation is barrier-free. The glazed sections are secured with safety decals.

• The doors can be opened easily and independently.

• The layout is simple and intuitive.

• Signage is clear and high-contrast.

Swimming pool:

• The footbath is fitted with a handrail. The slope is easily identifiable at the foot of the ramp. There is a contrasting strip to help locate it.

• There is a raised, contrasting floor mat leading to the pool ladder and the lifeguards’ desk (right next to the footbath).

• The edges of the swimming pool provide visual contrast.

Canteen (ancillary function – not included in certification):

• The canteen is accessible only via stairs. These are fitted with overhanging handrails and contrasting step nosings. There are no tactile ground surface indicators.

Entrance:

• The stairs at the entrance are not fitted with tactile warning paving or contrasting step nosings.

• The reception area is set back from the entrance, but staff can see people entering.

Swimming pool:

• The ladders for getting out of the swimming pool are recessed and may be difficult to spot. They are positioned in an intuitive manner.

Cafeteria (ancillary function – not covered by certification):

• The cafeteria is accessible only via stairs. These are fitted with overhanging handrails and contrasting stair nosings. There are no tactile warning surfaces.

Entrance:

• The car park is free to use.

• The building and the entrance are easy to find.

• Opening hours and prices are displayed near the door.

• Staff can see visitors arriving at the building and are able to offer assistance.

Reception:

• The venue can be contacted by email.

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

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

• The reception area is quiet.

• The counter is glazed but can be opened. Prices are displayed.

Navigation:

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

• There is sufficient lighting to allow for lip-reading.

• Signage is legible and high-contrast, featuring pictograms.

Changing rooms:

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

Swimming pool:

• Facilities are indicated by pictograms.

• There is mobile network coverage in the swimming pool.

• There are no staff trained in sign language.

• There is no induction loop.

Entrance:

• The car park is free to use.

• The building and the entrance are easy to find.

• Opening hours and prices are displayed near the door.

• Staff can see visitors arriving at the building and are able to offer assistance.

Reception:

• The venue can be contacted by email.

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

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

• The reception area is quiet.

• The counter is glazed but can be opened. Prices are displayed.

Horizontal circulation:

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

• There is sufficient lighting, making it possible to read lips.

• Signage is legible and high-contrast, featuring pictograms.

Changing rooms:

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

Swimming pool:

• Facilities are indicated by pictograms.

• There is mobile network coverage in the swimming pool.

• There are no staff trained in sign language.

• There is no induction loop.

Entrance:

• The building and the entrance are easy to find.

• Opening hours and admission prices are displayed near the door.

• Staff can see visitors arriving at the building and are able to offer assistance.

• There are clear instructions, and staff can explain the safety rules.

Reception:

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

• The reception area is quiet.

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

Circulation:

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

• The venue is well lit. It can be noisy as it hosts school groups.

• Signage is legible and high-contrast, featuring pictograms.

Changing rooms:

• You can see whether a changing room or toilet is occupied or free.

• The toilets and changing rooms are easy to find.

• The lockers are simple to use.

Swimming pool:

• The footbath is fitted with a handrail. The slope is easy to spot at the foot of the steps. There is a contrasting strip to help you locate it.

• The facilities are indicated by pictograms.

• There are handrails to assist with using the ladders.

Swimming pool:

• The ladders for getting out of the pool are recessed and can be difficult to spot. They are positioned in a way that feels natural.