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Accessibility

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.
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.

Access to the building

  • Two (2) universal access entrance ways are present:
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

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.

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.

Public telephones

  • There is one (1) public access telephone on the ground floor (reception level).
  • The public telephones have been equipped with volume control.

Drinking fountains

  • There are presently public drinking fountains located on all floors.
  • The drinking fountains are well adapted to persons with handicaps.

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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