Description of the facility

The hostel is partially accessible.

The building has a main and a side entrance. Access through the main entrance is difficult for wheelchair users due to sloped terrain. The side entrance has an unprotected ramp without handrails or curbs. The building has three floors and no elevator. Obstacles such as columns, railings, and door buffers appear in the hallways.

On the ground floor, there is one adapted room with a bathroom for wheelchair users and a restaurant with sufficient maneuvering space. At the exit to the terrace (part of the restaurant), there is a high step. The terrace contains obstacles such as thresholds, a step, damaged paving, and a handle on a metal surface. Floors on the ground and first floors are uneven (raised/sunken) with several types of paving. Accessible restrooms are available on the ground floor.

Adjustments

Mobility-impaired persons:

  • An adapted parking space is available within city parking (in front of the health center),
  • Main and side entrances are sufficiently wide,
  • There is sufficient maneuvering space inside,
  • One adapted guest room is available on the ground floor,
  • The interior of the restaurant is accessible for wheelchair users,
  • Accessible restrooms are provided in the building.

Blind and visually impaired persons:

  • The building entrance is clearly recognizable,
  • There are no sudden transitions from light to dark areas inside the building.

Deaf and hard-of-hearing persons:

  • The reception desk is well-lit and allows lip-reading and reading facial expressions.

Deficiencies

Mobility-impaired persons:

  • The side entrance has an unprotected ramp,
  • The reception desk is not height-adjusted,
  • There is no elevator to access upper floors.

Blind and visually impaired persons:

  • Edges of staircases are not contrast-marked,
  • Edges of level changes are not contrast-marked,
  • There are dangerous objects (columns, railings, door buffers) inside that are not properly marked,
  • Obstacles on the terrace (thresholds, step, damaged paving, handle on metal surface) are not properly marked.

Deaf and hard-of-hearing persons:

  • The reception desk is not equipped with a hearing loop.