Accessibility
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Drop-off/pick-up
- There is an accessible passenger drop-off/pick-up area.
- The drop-off/pick-up area is large enough to accommodate modified vehicles, taxis and buses.
- The drop-off/pick-up area is close to an accessible entrance.
- There is an access ramp, meeting accessibility standards, incorporated into the sidewalk present between the parking and the sidewalk.
- The access ramp is painted bright yellow and is easily visible.
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Parking
- There are two (2) parking spaces reserved for vehicles carrying persons with disabilities.
- The parking spaces are identified wit the International Symbol of Accessibility both on the ground and with a sign post.
- Spaces are in close proximity to the main entrance.
- There is an access ramp, meeting accessibility standards, incorporated into the sidewalk present between the parking and the sidewalk.
- The access ramp is painted bright yellow and is easily visible.
- There is a good lighting system, overall, in the parking lot.
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Access to the building
- Two (2) universal access entrance ways are present:
- By foot/wheelchair to the main entrance (no degradations) from the parking lot.
- There is an access ramp, meeting accessibility standards, incorporated into the sidewalk present between the parking and the sidewalk.
- The access ramp is painted bright yellow and is easily visible.
- Main entrance is equipped with an automatically opening and closing door equipped with a motion sensor.
- An access ramp to the basement.
- The ramp is of good width for a wheelchair.
- Handrails are present at two (2) levels.
- An interior ramp is present which joins the ground floor and the first floor.
- The access ramp has a non-slip surface.
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Snack bar
- The snack bar is easily accessible to persons using a wheelchair or with reduced mobility.
- The height of the tables (the underneath) is approximately 740mm ( 29 inches) from the ground.
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Public washrooms
- Toilets, on the first floor, are accessible and partially adapted for persons with handicaps.
- There is a sign with the International Symbol of Accessibility to identify the washroom location.
- The circumference of free space (without obstacle) inside the accessible cubicle is of adequate size for a person using a wheelchair.
- There is a grab bar inside the accessible cubicle.
- The lock to the accessible cubicle is lowered.
- The height of the accessories on the wall within the washroom are lowered.
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Public telephones
- There is one (1) public access telephone on the ground floor (reception level).
- The public telephones have been equipped with volume control.
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Drinking fountains
- There are presently public drinking fountains located on all floors.
- The drinking fountains are well adapted to persons with handicaps.
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Showers
- There are accessible and partially adapted showers in the basement.
- The floor of the showers is of a non-slip material.
- The showers are equipped with grab bars.
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