Électrium – Centre d'interprétation de l'électricité (Hydro-Québec)

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Evaluation year by Kéroul: 2025

Électrium – Centre d'interprétation de l'électricité (Hydro-Québec)
2001, rue Michael-Faraday
Sainte-Julie, (Québec)
J3E 1Y2

Phone 1: 450 652 8977
Phone 2: 1 800 267 4558
Website : http://www.hydroquebec.com/
Email: electrium@hydro.qc.ca

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Activities and related services

Hydro-Québec - Édifice Jean-Lesage (siège social)
Partial access
Visual impairments
Hearing impairments

Accessibility

Neurodivergent people

Signaling
 Most signage is easy to understand (through its use of pictograms and an accessible language register)

Acoustics
 Music is played at a moderate volume in public spaces

Calming room
 A calming room or a calming tent is available (see Calming Room section) Calming Room for more details)

Sensory tools / adapted equipment
 Music listening device with headphones
 Ear muffs
 Blanket weighted
 Document Describing Visit Planning
 Fidget toys
 Lava lamp
 Massager
 Time timer
 Sensory kit
 Adapted equipment : siège coquille 

Exhibition room
 Guided tour adapted for groups of neurodivergent people
 Peaceful exhibition: Subdued lighting
 Tactile exploration

Additional information

Certified by Autisme Laval : Amis des TSA.

Blind and visually impaired people

Exhibition room
 Guided tour adapted for blind or visually impaired people in groups at specific times
 Guided tour adapted for blind or visually impaired people individually by reservation
 Audio guide

Deaf and hard of hearing people

Acoustics
 The acoustics of the premises promote sound comfort

Exhibition room
 Descriptive text easy to read and understand
 Audio guide with volume control
 Subtitled videos

Parking | (situé : sur le côté de l'établissement)

Number of reserved places
 Reserved seat(s) for people with disabilities: : 2

Reserved seat size
 Side aisle integrated into the reserved space

Charging station for electric vehicles
 Located on a concrete base and without a curb

Route leading from the parking lot to the entrance
 Without obstacles

flooring
 Asphalted ground

Exterior Entrance | (Main entrance)

Pathway leading to the entrance
 Accessible driveway leading to the entrance

Front door
 Free width of at least 80 cm
 Door equipped with an electric opening mechanism

Interior of the building

drinking fountain
 Fitted out for people with disabilities

Course without obstacles
 No obstruction

Additional information

Accessible changing room (hook at 1.15 m) and manual wheelchair available on loan.

Universal washroom | (located near the reception)

Door
 Free width of at least 80 cm

Interior maneuvering space
 Maneuvering space at least 1.5 m wide x 1.5 m deep

Toilet bowl
 Transfer zone on the side of the bowl : 35 cm

Grab bar(s)
 Horizontal to the left of the bowl
 Horizontal behind the bowl

Changing table
 Accessible baby changing table

Additional information

Restricted transfer area on the side of the bowl (35 cm between tank and edge of sink, 92 cm under sink) - compliant maneuvering area allowing transfer from the front or at an angle.

Shop

Cash counter
 Counter surface : 110 cm above floor

Indoor circulation
 

Exhibit area* : Salle de projection


 Entrance: door clear width larger than 80 cm


 All sections are accessible.


 All seating accessible to disabled persons

Showroom : Électrium

Exposure
 Subtitled videos
 Audioguide
 Guided tour
 Peaceful visit experience offered

Indoor circulation
 

Exposure
 Tactile exploration

Additional information

Exposure zones: Nature, Physical, Magnetic and Hydro-Québec accessible.
Some modules with restricted clearance.
Van de Graaf accelerator: not recommended for wheelchair users (reference insulating base with floor), access ramp 18%.