Attractions

Pôle culturel du Monastère des Ursulines

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Accessible

Establishment details

  • Height reception desk between 68.5 cm and 86.5 cm from the ground
  • Clearance under reception desk: larger than 68.5 cm
  • 3 accessible floor(s) / 3 floor(s)
  • Elevator
  • Elevator larger than 80 cm x 1.5 m
  • Elevator: door width larger than 80 cm
  • Manoeuvring space in front of the elevator larger than 1.2 m x 1.2 m

  • Main entrance
  • Clear width of door exceeds 80 cm

  • Clear width of door exceeds 80 cm
  • Manoeuvring clearance larger than 1.5 m x 1.5 m
  • There is between 28.5 cm and 30.5 cm from the toilet bowl to the nearest wall.
  • Larger than 87.5 cm clear floor space on the side of the toilet bowl
  • Toilet seat height: between 40 cm and 46 cm
  • Horizontal grab bar at right of the toilet height: between 84 cm and 92 cm from the ground
  • Sink height: between 68.5 cm and 86.5 cm
  • Sink: lever operated faucets

Indoor circulation

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

Exposure

  • Maneuvering space of at least 1.5 m wide x 1.5 m in front of the descriptive panels
  • Guided tour

Indoor circulation

    Exposure

    • Objects displayed at a height of less than 1.2 m

    Additional information

      • Most table-top modules have limited clearance (less than 60 cm). Objects displayed on these modules are low enough to be easily viewed from a seated position.
      • Several removable benches are present in all rooms (no back supports or armrests).
      • Most interpretation panels and labels are less than 1.2 m from the floor. Color contrasts are sufficient in most cases.

        Acoustics

        • Presence of repetitive noise : Plancher qui craque

        Calming room

        • No Calming Room or Calming Tent Available

        Exhibition room

        • No obstacles in the exhibition room
        • No guided tour adapted for neurodivergent groups

        Outdoor course

        • Dangerous path : Main courante de l'escalier du rez-de-chaussée

        Interior staircase

        • No anti-slip strip of contrasting color on the nosing of the steps
        • All handrails are accessible to a blind or visually impaired person

        Elevator

        • Symbols and characters on the landing buttons and control panel in Braille
        • Symbols and characters on the landing buttons and control panel in relief
        • Announcement of the floor by voice synthesis before the doors open

        Raised writing

        • No transcription in relief

        Braille transcription

        • No Braille transcription

        Exhibition room

        • No protruding modules
        • No audio guide/audio description
        • Descriptive signs easily identifiable

        Building Interior

        • Audible and flashing fire system in all rooms of the establishment

        Counter

        • No magnetic loop system at the counter

        Exhibition room

        • Subtitled videos
        Contact details

        12, rue Donnacona, Québec, Québec

        418 694 0694,

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