Museum, historical/archaeological site

Maison Rosalie-Cadron

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Partially accessible
Good to know
  • Facility offering free admission to a companion upon presentation of the Leisure Companion Card (CAL).
  • The entrance threshold is the main barrier to accessibility.
Permanent Exhibition Hall
Permanent Exhibition Hall
Permanent Exhibition Hall
Permanent Exhibition Hall
Outdoor entrance to the museum
Outdoor entrance to the museum
Staircase in front of the museum
Staircase in front of the museum
Universal restroom on the ground floor
Universal restroom on the ground floor

Establishment details

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 92

Counter

  • Counter type : sales
  • Surface height (cm) : 87
  • Retractable shelf available : no
  • Clearance available : no

Displays

  • Percentage of accessible items(%) : 51

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : compacted stone dust

Circulation aisle

  • Clear width (cm) : 106

Access ramp

  • Ramp status : single accessible passage
  • Single accessible passage-Clear width (cm) : 100
  • Bottom maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 104
  • Bottom maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 106
  • Top maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
  • Top maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 140

Access ramp-Warning strip

  • Warning strip available : no

Access ramp-Handrails

  • Presence of handrails : on one side
  • Height (cm) : 92
  • Easy-to-grip shape : rectangular

Staircase

  • Step depth : regular
  • Stair location : perpendicular to corridor

Staircase-Warning strip

  • Warning strip available : no

Staircase-Tactile indicator

  • Tactile indicator available : no

Staircase-Handrails

  • Presence of handrails : on both sides
  • Height (cm) : 80

Door-Thresholds

  • Level difference between exterior floor and door sill (cm) : 8
  • Level difference between interior floor and door sill (cm) : 4

Door

  • Door swing direction : outdoor
  • Manual door-Required effort : high effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 80

Automatic door opener

  • Presence of automatic door opener : no

Door-Handles

  • Exterior handle type : lever
  • Interior handle type : lever

Circulation aisle

  • On the same level : yes
  • Clear width (cm) : 92

Door-Maneuvering spaces

  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 201
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 187

Door-Thresholds

  • Threshold over 1.3cm-Beveled exterior slope(%) : 3
  • Interior threshold present : no

Door

  • Door swing direction : indoor
  • Manual door-Required effort : low effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 87

Door-Handles

  • Exterior handle type : lever
  • Exterior handle-Height (cm) : 95

Interior surface

  • Surface type : linoleum or parquet

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Type : side
  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 122
  • Type of back support : lid

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Location : left side
  • Type of grab bar : horizontal
  • Horizontal component-Height (cm) : 77

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Grab bar available : no

Flush

  • Manual flush-Location : located on the side of the transfer area

Sanitary bin

  • Sanitary bin-Location : hard access

Mirror

  • Type of mirror : without tilt

Sink

  • Plumbing : not exposed
  • Counter surface height (cm) : 81
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 71

Sink-Accessories

  • Type of soap dispenser : fixed dispenser
  • Fixed soap dispenser-Height (cm) : 87
  • Type of drying device : paper towel dispenser
  • Fixed drying device-Height (cm) : 133

Access to floors

  • All floors are accessible : no

Interior surface

  • Surface type : linoleum or parquet

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 92

Lighting

  • Lighting : sufficient

Noise disturbance

  • Noise disturbance present : no

Seating furniture

  • Type of seating : chair
  • Height (cm) : 45
  • Back support : yes
  • Armrest available : no

Exhibit

  • Type : permanent
  • Displayed objects-Inclination : flat
  • Glass module(s) : reflective
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 74

Exhibit-Text

  • Character size : insufficient
  • Color contrast between text and surface : insufficient

Additional Information

Since the house is old, the interior door frames are low. They are 1.78 meters high.
Some walkways are narrow. Some are 78 cm wide.
In the second exhibition hall, the information panels are hard to see, and the text is very small.
There are thresholds between the two rooms. They are beveled.
Sometimes workshops are held in the basement of the house. The basement is accessible only by stairs.

Description

The Rosalie-Cadron House is an interpretive center dedicated to the life of Rosalie Cadron-Jetté. The building, constructed in 1790, is the birthplace of Rosalie Cadron-Jetté, who founded the Sisters of Mercy. This community was dedicated to helping unwed mothers in 1848.

Contact details

1997, rue Notre-Dame, Lavaltrie, Québec

450 586 2727 /

info@maisonrosaliecadron.org

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