Square-Brussels Convention Centre

Car park

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

Access road from the car park

• All passageways are wide enough.

• There are no steps to negotiate.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

• The main entrance is not accessible, but there is a clearly marked alternative entrance.

• The door opens automatically.

Horizontal movement

• Most rooms are accessible (13,500 m²).

• The floor is even and free of obstacles.

• Most passageways are wide enough.

Vertical movement

• The lift can be used independently.

Adapted toilet

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

Access road from the car park

• You have to walk a long way to enter the building.

Horizontal movement

• Signage is insufficient to help you find your way around.

Vertical movement

• Some levels are accessible via a platform that does not meet requirements (too small).

Car park

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

Access road from the car park

• All passageways are wide enough.

• The floor is hard, even and free of obstacles.

Entrance

• The entrance is easily identifiable.

• There is a bell at the entrance to request assistance.

• The main entrance is not accessible, but there is a clearly marked alternative entrance.

Horizontal movement

• Most passageways are wide enough.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors accessible to the public.

• The stairs are equipped with handrails on both sides.

Adapted toilet

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

Horizontal movement

• The corridors to be crossed are very long and there are no rest areas.

Vertical movement

• Some levels are accessible via a platform (which is too small) or numerous steps.

Guide dogs

• Assistance dogs are welcome.

Entrance

• The entrance is located in the logical continuation of the route.

• The door opens automatically.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors accessible to the public.

Entrance

• The main entrance is not accessible to blind people as it is too dangerous: there are unsecured stairs.

Horizontal movement

• The site is complex and difficult to understand.

• There are dangerous objects in the way.

• A staircase obstructs movement (less than 2 m).

Vertical movement

• Most stairs are compensated for by lifts, with the exception of some intermediate levels which can be reached by a platform or numerous steps.

• The stairs are not secured by warning tiles at the top.

Entrance

• The entrance is easily identifiable ; it is located in the logical continuation of the route.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors.

• Lighting is adequate and continuous in the stairways.

Entrance

• The steps at the main entrance are not contrasted.

• There is an alternative entrance with glass doors.

Horizontal movement

• The corridors are very long and lack contrast.

• There are dangerous objects in the way.

• Fully glazed building : reflections or backlighting may impair vision.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• There is an intercom with a video screen.

• The entrance is easy to find and use.

• Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.

Reception

• The establishment can be contacted in writing : by text message or email.

Wi-Fi

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

Vertical movement

• There is a visual display of the floors in the lift.

Car park

• There is a barrier at the entrance to the car park and no staff are present.

Vertical movement

• It is difficult to know which floor you are on.

Car park

• Parking is free.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• There is an intercom with a video screen.

• The entrance is easy to find and use.

Lighting

• The lighting is sufficient and allows for lip reading.

Car park

• There is a barrier at the entrance to the car park and no staff are present.

Magnetic induction loop

• There is no mobile magnetic induction loop.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• There is a doorbell near the door.

• There is an intercom with a video screen.

• The entrance is easy to find and use.

Horizontal movement

• The premises are quiet and well lit.

Vertical movement

• The stairs are equipped with at least one safety handrail.

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

Entrance

• The stairs at the main entrance are dangerous (they lack contrast).

Horizontal movement

• The building is very large and there are several different rooms ; it is difficult to find your way around.

• Poor acoustics make it difficult to understand.

Vertical movement

• It is difficult to know which floor you are on.