Biosphärenzentrum Rhön "Haus der Schwarzen Berge"

All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with walking disabilities".

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.

• There is a bus stop 80 metres away.
• There is a car park for people with disabilities.  A parking space is at least 268 cm wide and 500 cm long.
• The car park is 20 m from the entrance.
• The entrance/access to the building is stepless or accessible via a lift.
• All rooms and facilities that can be used by the guest and are elevated are steplessly accessible.
• The lift cabin is 100 cm x 145 cm.
• Passages and doors are at least 90 cm wide. 
• The information and ticket counter is 115 cm high at its lowest point. 
• The exhibits are mainly visible, perceptible or recognisable when seated. 
• The information on the exhibits can mainly be read while seated.
• It is necessary to book in advance for the tour. The entire route of the tour is steplessly accessible for wheelchair users. 
• Mobile or fixed seating is available for people with walking disabilities, which can be used during the tour.

Public toilet

• The manoeuvring spaces are:
  in front of the sink 200 cm x 195 cm;
  in front of the toilet 190 cm x 200 cm;
  to the left of the toilet 110 cm x 70 cm;
  55 cm x 70 cm to the right of the toilet.
• There are grab rails to the left and right of the toilet.
• The grab rails can be flipped-up.
• The sink is wheelchair compatible.
• The mirror can be seen while standing or sitting.
• An alarm trigger is available.

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.

• Assistance dogs (guide dogs, guide dogs for the blind, etc.) may be brought into all relevant areas/rooms of the establishment/provision.  
• There are glass doors that have no safety markings at a height of 40-70 cm and 120-160 cm.
• The entrance area is recognisable by a tactile change of floor covering and visually contrasted with the surroundings.
• There are no floor indicators in the indoor or outdoor areas. 
• All elevated areas that can be used by guests (entrance area, cash desk/counter, bedrooms, corridors, hallways) are well lit, i.e. bright and glare-free.
• There are stairs that are not high-contrast. Stairs have a handrail on at least one side. 
• An outgoing emergency call in the lift is confirmed acoustically, e.g. by an intercom system.
• The exhibits are generally well lit.
• The exhibit labelling is visually rich in contrast
• There is acoustic information about the exhibits.
• In the catering area, there is a menu in plain, high-contrast lettering. There is a menu in large print.
• The following aids are available: Reading aids (reading glasses, magnifying glasses etc.)

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.

• There is no clearly perceptible visual alarm. 
• There is no audio induction loop system.
• An outgoing emergency call in the lift is confirmed acoustically, e.g. by an intercom system, but not visually.
• Information about the exhibits is provided in writing and in photo-realistic form.
• There are tables in the catering area with bright and glare-free lighting, with no lamps standing or hanging on them that interfere with the field of vision or eye contact.
• An alarm trigger is available.

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.

• The name and logo of the facility are clearly recognisable from the outside. 
• The information and ticket counter is directly visible from the entrance door.
• Information on the exhibits is presented in photorealistic form.
• The contents (e.g. exhibits) of the guided tour for people with cognitive impairments are easy to understand or are explained in an easily understandable way (e.g. pictorially).  
• There are publications that have been written in easy language.
• The food in the catering area is presented visibly.