Attractions

Maison de l'arbre

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Partially accessible

Establishment details

Presence of slope

  • Gentle slope

Number of reserved places

  • Reserved seat(s) for people with disabilities: : 1

Reserved seat size

  • Side aisle integrated into the reserved space

Reserved seat identification

  • Using a panel

Route leading from the parking lot to the entrance

  • Unsafe route : traverse d'une rue

flooring

  • Asphalted ground

Additional information

    • Presence of a 25% slope between street level and the paving stones of the driveway leading to the entrance.

      Ramp

      • Level difference at the bottom of the ramp : 3 cm
      • No handrail

      Front door

      • Free width of at least 80 cm
      • No electric opening mechanism

      Ramp

      • Steep slope : 16 %

      Signage on the door

      • Signage on the entrance door

      Door

      • Free width of at least 80 cm
      • Difficult to use latch

      Interior maneuvering space

      • Restricted Maneuvering Space : 1,2 m wide x 1,2 meters deep

      Toilet bowl

      • Transfer zone on the side of the bowl : 30 cm

      Grab bar(s)

      • Oblique right
      • Located : 69 cm above floor

      Washbasin

      • Accessible sink

      Sanitary equipment

      • Bottom of mirror less than 1 m above floor

      Additional information

        • There is sufficient space to transfer the patient directly or diagonally to the toilet.
        • The flush is difficult to access as it is not located in the transfer area.
        • Several controls and sanitary fixtures are raised or distant, making them difficult to access and use (light switch, coat hook, paper towels, soap dispenser, etc.).

          Tables

          • Removable tables
          • Cross-shaped table leg
          • Accessible table(s)

          Payment

          • Removable Terminal
          • Counter surface : 110 cm above floor
          • No clearance under the counter

          Additional information

            • Some passages between tables are too narrow (60 to 80 cm).

              Indoor circulation

              • Maneuvering area present at least 1.5 m in diameter

              Displays

              • Majority of items at hand

              Cash counter

              • Counter surface : 110 cm above floor
              • No clearance under the counter

              Additional information

                • Some passages between tables may be restricted, limiting access to displays.

                  Exposure

                  • Maneuvering space of at least 1.5 m wide x 1.5 m in front of the descriptive panels
                  • Descriptive panels at 1.2m height
                  • Written in small print

                  • Accessible terracce
                  • Access by the outside with obstructions
                  • Turf outside passageway to the terrace
                  • Manoeuvring space diameter larger than 1.5 m available
                  • No table service

                  Additional information

                    • Picnic tables are not suitable for people with disabilities.

                      Counter and payment

                      • Numeric keypad (screen) without removable touchscreen device

                      Raised writing

                      • No transcription in relief

                      Braille transcription

                      • No Braille transcription

                      Building Interior

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

                      Furniture

                      • Table with more than 4 seats: Square or rectangular table

                      Description

                      In addition to presenting the permanent exhibition “Arbre en tête” (Tree in Mind), the Maison de l'arbre offers a place to rest and read, WiFi access, two bathrooms, a shop area, and is home to the Café-délices du terroir.

                      Contact details

                      12 Chemin du Village, East Hereford, Québec

                      819 658 9050,

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