Électrium – Centre d'interprétation de l'électricité (Hydro-Québec)

Signaling

• Most signage is easy to understand (through its use of pictograms and an accessible language register)

Acoustics

• Music is played at a moderate volume in public spaces

Calming room

• A calming room or a calming tent is available (see Calming Room section) Calming Room for more details)

Sensory tools / adapted equipment

• Music listening device with headphones
• Ear muffs
• Blanket weighted
• Document Describing Visit Planning
• Fidget toys
• Lava lamp
• Massager
• Time timer
• Sensory kit
• Adapted equipment : siège coquille

Exhibition room

• Guided tour adapted for groups of neurodivergent people
• Peaceful exhibition: Subdued lighting
• Tactile exploration

Additional information

• Certified by Autisme Laval : Amis des TSA.

Exhibition room

• Guided tour adapted for blind or visually impaired people in groups at specific times
• Guided tour adapted for blind or visually impaired people individually by reservation
• Audio guide

Acoustics

• The acoustics of the premises promote sound comfort

Exhibition room

• Descriptive text easy to read and understand
• Audio guide with volume control
• Subtitled videos

Number of reserved places

• Reserved seat(s) for people with disabilities: : 2

Reserved seat size

• Side aisle integrated into the reserved space

Charging station for electric vehicles

• Located on a concrete base and without a curb

Route leading from the parking lot to the entrance

• Without obstacles

flooring

• Asphalted ground

Pathway leading to the entrance

• Accessible driveway leading to the entrance

Front door

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

drinking fountain

• Fitted out for people with disabilities

Course without obstacles

• No obstruction

Additional information

• Accessible changing room (hook at 1.15 m) and manual wheelchair available on loan.

Door

• Free width of at least 80 cm

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 : 35 cm

Grab bar(s)

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

Changing table

• Accessible baby changing table

Additional information

• Restricted transfer area on the side of the bowl (35 cm between tank and edge of sink, 92 cm under sink) - compliant maneuvering area allowing transfer from the front or at an angle.

Cash counter

• Counter surface : 110 cm above floor

Indoor circulation

• Entrance: door clear width larger than 80 cm

• All sections are accessible.

• All seating accessible to disabled persons

Exposure

• Subtitled videos
• Audioguide
• Guided tour
• Peaceful visit experience offered

Indoor circulation

Exposure

• Tactile exploration

Additional information

• Exposure zones: Nature, Physical, Magnetic and Hydro-Québec accessible.
• Some modules with restricted clearance.
• Van de Graaf accelerator: not recommended for wheelchair users (reference insulating base with floor), access ramp 18%.