Attractions

Centrale de Beauharnois (Hydro-Québec)

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Partially accessible
Services and facilities for
Blind and low vision peopleDeaf and hard of hearing people

Establishment details

  • Exterior parking lot
  • One or more reserved parking spaces : 1

  • Reception counter too high : 108 cm
  • Reception desk: no clearance under the desk
  • Manlift

  • Automatic Doors
  • The 2nd door is automatic

  • Toilet room accessible for handicapped persons
  • Toilet room: directional signage
  • Larger than 87.5 cm clear floor space on the side of the toilet bowl
  • Clearance under the sink: larger than 68.5 cm
  • Sink: faucets with sensor
  • Toilet room: large print directional signage

  • Guided tours available on request
  • Direct lighting on all displayed objects
  • Audio guides with volume controls available

  • Exhibit space accessible with help
  • Some sections are non accessible
  • Guided tours available on request
  • Audio guides with volume controls available

  • Seating reserved for disabled persons : 2
  • Reserved seating located at front

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

Scissor lift

  • Accessible lifting platform

drinking fountain

  • Fitted out for people with disabilities

Door

  • Free width of at least 80 cm

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 of at least 90 cm

Grab bar(s)

  • Horizontal to the right of the bowl

Washbasin

  • Accessible sink

Changing table

  • Baby changing table

Door

  • Maneuvering space outside : 1,5 m wide x 1,1 m depth in front of the door / baffle type door
  • Insufficient clear width : 75 cm

Accessible toilet stall grab bar(s)

  • Horizontal to the left of the bowl

Door

  • Insufficient clear width : 75 cm

Urinal

  • Not equipped for disabled people

Circulation inside

    • Exhibit area adapted for disabled persons
    • Seating reserved for disabled persons : 2
    • Seating available for companions
    • Reserved seating located at front
    • No built-in seating

    Exposure

    • Subtitled videos
    • Sound videos
    • Guided tour

    Indoor circulation

      Pathway leading to the entrance

      • On a steep slope : 24 %
      • Accessible driveway leading to the entrance

      Step(s) leading to entrance

      • Ground level

      Front door

      • Free width of at least 80 cm
      Contact details

      80, boulevard de Melocheville, Beauharnois, Québec

      800 365 5229,

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