Attractions

Centre des arts de Shawinigan – Salle Philippe-Filion et Centre d’exposition Léo-Ayotte

Establishment assessed on

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

Establishment details

Presence of slope

  • Gentle slope

Number of reserved places

  • Reserved seat(s) for people with disabilities: : 3

Reserved seat location

  • Near the entrance

Route leading from the parking lot to the entrance

  • Curb cut arranged away from the entrance

flooring

  • Asphalted ground

Front door

  • Free width of at least 80 cm
  • Door equipped with an electric opening mechanism

2nd Entrance Door

  • Door equipped with an electric opening mechanism

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

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

Elevator

  • Accessible elevator

Counter

  • Clearance Depth : 28,5 cm
  • Wireless or removable payment terminal

drinking fountain

  • Fitted out for people with disabilities

Movement between floors

  • Elevator

Counter

  • Ticket counter

Additional information

    • The cloakroom counter is positioned at a height of 90 cm, with a clearance depth of 15 cm under the unit.

      Tables

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

      Payment

      • Removable Terminal
      • Counter surface : 111 cm above floor
      • Clearance Depth : 15 cm

      • Located at : 1 floor
      • Exhibit area accessible with help
      • Entrance: no automatic door
      • Entrance: door clear width larger than 80 cm
      • Manoeuvring space diameter larger than 1.5 m available
      • Capacity : 883 persons
      • Seating reserved for disabled persons : 6
      • Seating available for companions
      • Reserved seating located at back
      • Seat(s) too low : 41 cm

      Indoor circulation

      • Maneuvering area of at least 1.5 m in diameter available

      Furniture

      • Bench height : 43 cm
      • No back support on the bench
      • No armrest on the bench

      Indoor circulation

        Exposure

        • Objects displayed at a height of less than 1.2 m

        Additional information

          • This information pertains to Room 1, on the ground floor, and to the Louis-Desnaulniers Room, on the first floor.

            Driveway leading to the entrance

            • Carpet flooring

            Door

            • Insufficient clear width : 75 cm

            Interior maneuvering space

            • Restricted Maneuvering Space : 1,3 m wide x 1,3 meters deep

            Toilet bowl

            • Transfer zone on the side of the bowl : 60 cm
            • No back support for tankless toilet

            Grab bar(s)

            • Horizontal behind the bowl
            • Oblique right
            • Located : 70 cm above floor

            Washbasin

            • Accessible sink

            Additional information

              • The sink is located in the transfer zone. However, the available space allows for a front or angled transfer to the toilet.

                Driveway leading to the entrance

                • Carpet flooring

                Door

                • Insufficient clear width : 75 cm

                Interior maneuvering space

                • Restricted Maneuvering Space : 1,4 m wide x 1,4 meters deep

                Toilet bowl

                • Transfer zone on the side of the bowl : 58 cm
                • No back support for tankless toilet

                Grab bar(s)

                • Horizontal behind the bowl
                • Oblique left
                • Located : 70 cm above floor

                Washbasin

                • Accessible sink

                Sanitary bin

                • Garbage can far from the toilet

                Additional information

                  • The sink is located in the transfer zone. However, the available space allows for a front or angled transfer to the toilet.
                  • The location of the sanitary bin makes it difficult to access.

                    Door

                    • Insufficient clear width : 75 cm
                    • Round exterior handle

                    coat hook

                    • Raised coat hook : 1,50 m above the floor

                    Interior maneuvering space

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

                    Toilet bowl

                    • Transfer zone on the side of the bowl : 72 cm

                    Grab bar(s)

                    • L-shaped left
                    • Too small : 29 cm in length

                    Washbasin

                    • Maneuvering space in front of the sink : 80 cm width x 100 cm deep

                    Sanitary equipment

                    • Hard-to-reach soap dispenser

                    Additional information

                      • The sink is located in the transfer area. However, the available space may allow for a frontal or diagonal transfer to the toilet.

                        Door

                        • Interior maneuvering space : 1,02 m wide x 1,5 m deep in front of the door
                        • Insufficient clear width : 75 cm
                        • Round exterior handle

                        Interior maneuvering space

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

                        Toilet bowl

                        • Transfer zone on the side of the bowl : 78 cm

                        Grab bar(s)

                        • L-shaped right
                        • Too small : 29 cm in length
                        • Located : 59 cm above floor

                        Washbasin

                        • Maneuvering space in front of the sink : 80 cm width x 103 cm deep

                        Additional information

                          • The sink is located in the transfer zone. However, the available space allows for a front or angled transfer to the toilet.

                            Interior staircase

                            • No anti-slip strip of contrasting color on the nosing of the steps
                            • Open risers

                            Exhibition room

                            • No safety rope
                            • Descriptive signs difficult to read : petite police d'écriture

                            Building Interior

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

                            Broadcast location

                            • Frequency modulation hearing aid system

                            Description

                            A wheelchair is available upon request.
                            The venue is equipped with a hearing assistance system.
                            This establishment accepts the Carte Accompagnement Loisir (CAL)

                            Contact details

                            2100, boulevard des Hêtres, Shawinigan, Québec

                            819 539 1888,

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