Espace pour la vie - Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan
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Evaluation year by Kéroul: 2016
Activities and related services
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Full access
Hearing impairments
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Partial access
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Espace pour la vie - Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan
4801, avenue Pierre-De Coubertin
Montréal, (Québec)
H1V 3N4
Phone 1: 514 868 3000
Website: www.espacepourlavie.ca/
Description
Planetarium boasting a spectacular and ecoreponsible design, and an innovative and totally original approach to astronomy. Cutting-edge equipment guarantees visitors a unique experience. In addition to providing astronomical information, the planetarium creates a link between the sky and life here on Earth, not only through science but also through art and poetry. (Source : BonjourQuébec.com)
Accessibility
Parking* |
(Stationnement P5 – Niveau 1)
Interior parking lot
One or more reserved parking spaces : 13
No obstacle between parking lot and entrance
Entrance* |
(Located : dans le stationnement)
No information panel about another accessible entrance
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Clear width of door exceeds 80 cm
Automatic Doors
Sliding doors
Clear 2nd door width: 80 cm
The 2nd door is automatic
The 2nd door is a sliding door
Entrance*
Main entrance
4 4
Clear width of door exceeds 80 cm
Automatic Doors
Hallway larger than 2.1 m x 2.1 m
Clear 2nd door width: 80 cm
The 2nd door is automatic
Entrance*
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Clear width of door exceeds 80 cm
Automatic Doors
Hallway larger than 2.1 m x 2.1 m
Clear 2nd door width: 80 cm
The 2nd door is automatic
Inside of the establishment*
No obstruction
2 accessible floor(s) / 2 floor(s)
Elevator larger than 80 cm x 1.5 m
Elevator: door width larger than 80 cm
Manoeuvring space in front of the elevator larger than 1.2 m x 1.2 m
Elevator: audible signals when doors open
Elevator: visual indicators when doors open
Washroom with one stall*
Toilet room accessible for handicapped persons
Larger than 87.5 cm clear floor space on the side of the toilet bowl
Horizontal grab bar at right of the toilet height: between 84 cm and 92 cm from the ground
Vertical grab bar at left of the toilet height: between 84 cm and 92 cm
Sink height: between 68.5 cm and 86.5 cm
Clearance under the sink: larger than 68.5 cm
Washrooms with multiple stalls* |
(Located : dans la salle d'exposition)
Accessible toilet room
Accessible toilet room: no signage
Sink height: between 68.5 cm and 86.5 cm
Clearance under the sink: larger than 68.5 cm
Sink: faucets with sensor
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Accessible toilet stall: door clear width larger than 80 cm
Accessible toilet stall: space larger than 1.5 m x 1.5 m : 1,5 m x 2,07 m
Accessible toilet stall: more than 87.5 cm of clear space area on the side
Accessible toilet stall: horizontal grab bar at the left
Accessible toilet stall: vertical grab bar at the left located between 84 cm and 92 cm from the ground
Accessible toilet stall: toilet paper dispenser near the toilet
Washrooms with multiple stalls*
Accessible toilet room
Accessible toilet room: no signage
Sink height: between 68.5 cm and 86.5 cm
Clearance under the sink: larger than 68.5 cm
Sink: faucets with sensor
1 14
Accessible toilet stall: door clear width larger than 80 cm
Accessible toilet stall: space larger than 1.5 m x 1.5 m : 1,5 m x 2,07 m
Accessible toilet stall: more than 87.5 cm of clear space area on the side
Accessible toilet stall: horizontal grab bar at right located between 84 cm and 92 cm from the ground
Accessible toilet stall: vertical grab bar at right located between 84 cm and 92 cm from the ground
Accessible toilet stall: toilet paper dispenser near the toilet
Food service*
Food service designed for handicaped persons
Access to the cafeteria
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Table service available
Cafeteria counter height: between 68.5 cm and 86.5 cm
No clearance under the cafeteria counter
Cash stand height: between 68.5 and 86.5 cm from the ground
Showroom*
All sections are accessible.
100% of exhibit space accessible
Manoeuvring space diameter larger than 1.5 m available
Objects displayed at a height of less than 1.2 m
Descriptive labels located below 1.2 m
Guided tours available on request
Guided tours available with reservation
Direct lighting on all displayed objects
Tactile exploration permitted in certain parts of exhibit : 20 %
Exhibit area*
: Théâtre du Chaos
Ground floor
Exhibit area adapted for disabled persons
All seating accessible to disabled persons
Seating available for companions
Reserved seating located at front
Reserved seating located at back
Reserved seating located in centre
Reserved seating: access from side: surface area exceeds 90 cm x 1.5 m
Exhibit area*
: Théâtre de la voie lactée
Ground floor
Exhibit area adapted for disabled persons
All sections are accessible.
Manoeuvring space diameter larger than 1.5 m available
Seating reserved for disabled persons : 5
Seating available for companions
Reserved seating located at front
Reserved seating located at back
Reserved seating located in centre
Reserved seating: access from side: surface area exceeds 90 cm x 1.5 m