Attractions

Place des Arts - Théâtre Maisonneuve

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Partially accessible
Services and facilities for
Deaf and hard of hearing people

Establishment details

Driveway leading to the entrance

  • Flooring in concrete, ceramic, lino or parquet
  • Free width of at least 1.1 m

Interior entrance door

  • No electric opening mechanism

Additional information

    • The main entrance is not accessible.
    • At show times, a receptionist is specially assigned to help people with reduced mobility. For assistance, simply present yourself at the entrance to the auditoriums via the exhibition hall.

      Signage on the door

      • No signage on the front door

      Interior entrance door

      • Presence of an electric opening mechanism
      • No horizontal strip and/or patterns on glass door

      Additional information

        • Here's the entrance and the secondary route that leads to an elevator to reach the floors where the accessible spaces are located.

          Course without obstacles

          • Clear width of the circulation corridor of more than 92 cm

          Interior access ramp

          • Clear Width : 85 cm
          • Handrail : 77 cm above the ground

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

          • 2 accessible floor(s) / 3 floor(s)

          Elevator

          • Accessible elevator
          • Maneuvering space at least 1.5 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
          • Free width of the door opening at least 80 cm

          Counter

          • Counter surface : 114 cm above floor
          • No clearance under the counter

          drinking fountain

          • Fitted out for people with disabilities
          • Maneuvering space of at least 1,5 m wide x 1,5 m deep located in front

          Additional information

            • An accessible drinking fountain is available in the universal washroom on the Parterre level.

              Driveway leading to the entrance

              • Free width of at least 1.1 m

              Door

              • Maneuvering space of at least 1.5 m wide x 1.5 m deep on each side of the door
              • Inward opening door
              • No electric opening mechanism

              Area

              • Area at least 1.5 m wide x 1.5 m deep : 2,4 m wide x 2,4 m deep

              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 of at least 90 cm
              • No back support for tankless toilet

              Grab bar(s)

              • Horizontal to the right of the bowl
              • Horizontal behind the bowl

              • Another entrance ( without signage) inside the building is accessible.
              • Path of travel leading to entrance steeply sloped : 5,8 %
              • Entrance: no automatic door
              • Manoeuvring space diameter larger than 1.5 m available
              • Seating reserved for disabled persons : 8
              • Seating available for companions
              • Reserved seating located on sides
              • Reserved seating located in balcony
              • Reserved seating: access from side: surface area exceeds 90 cm x 1.5 m
              • Reserved seating: access from front or back: surface area exceeds 90 cm x 1.2 m
              • Barrier-free path of travel between entrance and reserved seating
              • Removable seating : 4
              • Seat(s) with portable arm-rests : 4
              • Bigger seats available : 4
              • Frequency hearing assistance system : 89,9 FM

              Additional information

                • Wider seats are available on request. They have no armrests and are 61 cm wide.

                  Description

                  The auditorium has eight wheelchair spaces. Wheelchairs are available on request from the central security desk near the box office. At show times, a receptionist is specially assigned to help disabled people get around. However, it will not be possible to remain seated in this area during the show.
                  For assistance in accessing your seats via the secondary entrance, simply present yourself at the entrance to the auditoriums via the exhibition hall.
                  The Théâtre Maisonneuve is equipped with a tuning system that allows the hearing-impaired to pick up the show's signal: 89.9 FM. You can bring your own radio/balad player with headphones, or borrow one from the theatre supervisor.

                  Contact details

                  175, rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, Montréal, Québec

                  514 842 2112, 866 842 2112,

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