Attractions

Amphithéâtre Cogeco

Establishment assessed on

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

Establishment details

Number of reserved places

  • Reserved seat(s) for people with disabilities: : 8

Reserved seat size

  • Side aisle integrated into the reserved space

Route leading from the parking lot to the entrance

  • Others : Traverse piétonne sans feu de circulation

Additional information

    • 8 diagonally-spaced reserved parking spaces.
    • An adapted shuttle bus runs from the micro-science parking lot to the amphitheatre. Tell the attendant what you need and he'll tell you which shuttle to take.

      Paratransit

      • Presence of an official landing stage

      Services and support systems

      • Wheelchair
      • Adapted shuttle
      • Frequency modulation hearing aid system

      Tour on the site

      • On a gentle slope
      • Asphalt/concrete

      Outdoor furniture

      • Accessible table

      Drinking fountain

      • Spout less than 91.5 cm above the ground
      • Easy to use control

      Filling station

      • Clearance under the filling station : 0 cm above the ground
      • Activation of water less than 1.2 m above the ground

      Ramp

      • Fixed access ramp

      Additional information

        • Access ramps leading to reserved spaces, grassed area (above), washrooms, first-aid room and concessions (bar).
        • All ramps have a slope of between 4% and 6%. Landings on longer ramps. Clear width of at least 1.2 m.

          Door

          • Insufficient clear width : 75 cm
          • Opening requiring significant physical effort

          Interior maneuvering space

          • Maneuvering space at least 1.5 m wide x 1.5 m deep

          Grab bar(s)

          • Horizontal to the left of the bowl
          • Horizontal behind the bowl

          Washbasin

          • Raised surface : 87,5 cm au-dessus du plancher

          Washbasin

          • Raised surface : 87 cm above floor
          • Faucets away from the rim of the sink : 50 cm

          Urinal

          • Fitted out for people with disabilities

          Accessible washroom(s)

          • Interior Maneuvering Space : 0,9 m wide x 0,9 m deep

          Accessible toilet cubicle door

          • Free width of the door at least 80 cm

          Accessible washroom bowl

          • Transfer area on the side of the toilet bowl : 84 cm

          Accessible toilet stall grab bar(s)

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

          Additional information

            • An adapted stall in each washroom (2 in total).

              Washbasin

              • Raised surface : 87,5 cm above floor
              • Faucets away from the rim of the sink : 50 cm

              Accessible washroom(s)

              • Interior Maneuvering Space : 0,9 m wide x 0,9 m deep

              Accessible toilet cubicle door

              • Free width of the door at least 80 cm

              Accessible washroom bowl

              • Transfer area on the side of the toilet bowl : 82 cm

              Accessible toilet stall grab bar(s)

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

              Accessible washroom(s)

              • 2 toilet cabin(s) adapted for the disabled / 50 cabin(s)

              Additional information

                • 1 adapted stall on each side of the washroom (2 in total), with support bars in mirrored arrangement.

                  Tables

                  • Bistro style high tables

                  buffet counter

                  • Counter surface : 110 cm above floor

                  Additional information

                    • If all tables are occupied, restricted circulation corridor between tables.
                    • See the Cabaret de l'Amphithéâtre Cogeco fact sheet for information on the building's interior.

                      Internal trips

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

                      Payment

                      • Fixed and/or elevated terminal
                      • Counter surface : 110 cm above floor
                      • No clearance under the counter

                      • Some sections are non accessible
                      • Manoeuvring space diameter larger than 1.5 m available
                      • Reserved seating located in centre

                      Additional information

                        • There are 28 spaces reserved for wheelchair users. If all passengers are accompanied, 14 spaces are available.
                        • Each space is 80 cm wide x 115 cm deep, delimited by lines on the ground.
                        • The seats for accompanying persons are slightly raised to allow them to see over the low wall of the section in front. For a person with a low line of vision, positions 12-19 (left), 6-14 (right) are recommended to see between the low walls of the front section.

                          External access ramp

                          • No anti-slip strip of contrasting color on the nosing of the steps
                          • Most ramps have a handrail on both sides

                          Identification of facilities

                          • Identification of facilities (stairs, lifts, rooms, toilets, etc.) by their pictogram
                          • Identification of facilities difficult to identify : Écriture en petit format difficilement repérable de loin
                          • Identification of facilities easy to understand

                          Braille transcription

                          • No Braille transcription

                          Broadcast location

                          • No service or device to aid understanding before/during the performance

                          Additional information

                            • Digital payment keypad with accessibility provisions in settings (ask attendant).

                              Building Interior

                              • The signage is easy to understand due to its use of pictograms and an accessible language register

                              Counter

                              • No magnetic loop system at the counter

                              Broadcast location

                              • No seats reserved for deaf and hard of hearing people
                              • Frequency modulation hearing aid system
                              • No vibrating device
                              • No direct translation into sign language

                              Description

                              The Cogeco Amphitheatre has several places reserved for people in wheelchairs and their companions. See the “ Lieu de diffusion ” section for details. The establishment accepts the CAL card.
                              4 manual wheelchairs are available for loan on request.

                              Contact details

                              100, av. des Draveurs, Trois-Rivières, Québec

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