Attractions

Centre d'interprétation de l'eau

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Partially accessible

Establishment details

Number of reserved places

  • Reserved seat(s) for people with disabilities: : 2

Reserved seat location

  • Far from the entrance

Reserved seat size

  • Free width of at least 2.4 m
  • Side aisle integrated into the reserved space

Reserved seat identification

  • Using the panel and on the ground

landing stage

  • Free width of the access aisle of more than 1.5 m

Route leading from the parking lot to the entrance

  • Unsafe route : Parcours dans le stationnement entre les voitures

Signaling

  • No signage on the front door

Driveway leading to the entrance

  • Free width of at least 1.1 m

Ramp

  • Fixed access ramp
  • Maneuvering space of at least 1.5 m x 1.5 m in front of the access ramp
  • Free width of at least 87 cm
  • Area of the landing(s) of at least 1.2 m x 1.2 m

Front door

  • Restricted clear width
  • Presence of an electric opening mechanism

Course without obstacles

  • 2 or more steps : 23 steps

Number of accessible floor(s) / Total number of floor(s)

  • 2 accessible floor(s) / 2 floor(s)

Scissor lift

  • Accessible lifting platform
  • Maneuvering space : 1,3 m wide x 1,5 m deep located in front of the door
  • Dimension of at least 0.80 m wide x 1.5 m deep
  • No sound signal
  • No voice synthesizer announcing the floors served

Staircase

  • No grip tape

Counter

  • Counter surface : 111 cm above floor

drinking fountain

  • Inaccessible

Signaling

  • Road sign(s) difficult to spot

Movement between floors

  • Manlift

Door

  • Maneuvering space of at least 1.5m wide x 1.5m deep on each side of the door / chicane
  • Difference in level between the exterior floor covering and the door sill : 2 cm
  • Free width of at least 80 cm
  • Opening requiring significant physical effort
  • No electric opening mechanism

Sanitary equipment

  • Raised hand paper dispenser : 1,4 m above floor

Accessible washroom(s)

  • Maneuvering space in front of the door at least 1.5 m wide x 1.5 m deep
  • Interior Maneuvering Space : 1,15 m wide x 1,15 m deep

Accessible toilet cubicle door

  • Clear door width : 79 cm
  • Raised coat hook : 1,35 m above the floor

Accessible washroom bowl

  • Transfer zone on the side of the toilet bowl of at least 90 cm

Accessible toilet stall grab bar(s)

  • Horizontal to the right of the bowl
  • Vertical right
  • Located between 75 cm and 85 cm above the floor

Other components of the accessible toilet cubicle

  • Toilet Paper Dispenser : 53 cm above the floor

Additional information

    • The toilet flush is difficult to operate in addition to not being on the right side of the bowl.

      Door

      • Maneuvering space of at least 1.5m wide x 1.5m deep on each side of the door / chicane
      • Inward opening door
      • Free width of at least 80 cm
      • Opening requiring significant physical effort
      • No electric opening mechanism

      Changing table

      • Accessible changing table

      Accessible washroom(s)

      • Maneuvering space in front of the door at least 1.5 m wide x 1.5 m deep
      • Dimension : 1,5 m wide x 1,46 m deep
      • Interior Maneuvering Space : 0,90 m wide x 1,46 m deep

      Accessible toilet cubicle door

      • Clear door width : 79 cm

      Accessible washroom bowl

      • Transfer zone on the side of the toilet bowl of at least 90 cm

      Accessible toilet stall grab bar(s)

      • Horizontal to the right of the bowl
      • Vertical right

      Other components of the accessible toilet cubicle

      • Toilet Paper Dispenser : 53 cm above the floor

      Accessible washroom(s)

      • 1 toilet cabin(s) adapted for the disabled / 1 cabin(s)

      Indoor circulation

      • Circulation corridor of at least 92 cm
      • Maneuvering area of at least 1.5 m in diameter available

      Furniture

      • Table height between 68.5 cm and 86.5 cm
      • Clearance under the table : 0 cm
      • Clearance depth : 0 cm
      • Bench height between 46 cm and 50 cm
      • Back support on the bench

      Additional information

        • No accessible table. Chairs with backs are available.
        • Guide selected according to needs during laboratory presentations

          Indoor circulation

          • Circulation corridor of at least 92 cm
          • Maneuvering area of at least 1.5 m in diameter available
          • Mast floor covering

          Exposure

          • Modules without clearance
          • Written in small print
          • Non-contrasting color
          • Direct lighting over the entire exhibition
          • Virtual reality

          Furniture

          • No back support on the bench
          • No armrest on the bench

          Exposure

          • Objects displayed at a height of less than 1.2 m

          Additional information

            • Visiting the station is not possible for people in wheelchairs and people using walkers

              Indoor circulation

              • Maneuvering area of at least 1.5 m in diameter available

              Furniture

              • Accessible table

              Additional information

                • Multifunctional room
                  Contact details

                  12, rue Hotte, Laval, Québec

                  450 963 6463,

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