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
Activities and related services
Hydro-Québec - Édifice Jean-Lesage (siège social) |
Partial access
Visual impairments
Hearing impairments
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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%.