Steigerwald Centre

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

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end of the text.

• There are two parking spaces available for people with disabilities.
• All areas and facilities accessible to guests are either step-free/at ground level or accessible via ramps.
• There is no gradient of more than 6%.
• All doors and passageways accessible to guests are at least 86 cm wide.
• The sales counter with the cash register area is 90 cm high.
• Exhibits and information are primarily viewable while seated.
• There are no wheelchair compatible tables in the café (maximum height 80 cm, wheelchair access at a height of 67 cm with a depth of 30 cm).
• A public restroom for people with disabilities is available, which is accessible from both sides (minimum 90 cm). Flip-up grab bars are available to the left and right of the toilet.
• Guided tours for people with mobility impairments and wheelchair users are offered in the building. The entire tour route is fully accessible to wheelchair users.

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end of the text.

• Service dogs are welcome.
• The entrance area is designed with high visual contrast.
• The signage (for wayfinding) is designed with clearly legible, high-contrast text.
• All elevated areas accessible to visitors are illuminated with bright, glare-free lighting.
• The steps in the Waldwerkstatt have edges with high visual contrast. 
• Stairs have at least a handrail on one side. 
• Information about the exhibits is designed with high visual contrast. There are some audio and scent stations.
• Information is not available in raised lettering or Braille. 
• No guided tours are offered for people with visual impairments and blind people.

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

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

• There is an audio induction loop in the conference room, but not at the counter/cashier's desk.
• In the case of an acoustic alarm, there is no visually perceptible flash signal.
• The information on the exhibits is provided in written and photorealistic representation , but not in German sign language.
• Tours with FM equipment are not possible (e.g. headphones, neck ring loops) nor are they offered in German Sign Language (DGS).

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end of the text.

• The center’s name and logo are clearly visible from the outside.
• The destination is usually within sight, but the trail markers are not placed at a distance that ensures they are always visible.
• Information about the exhibits is primarily provided in writing. Information materials in simple language are available. 
• Guided tours for people with cognitive impairments are offered by forest educators. Advance registration is required.
• The content (e.g., exhibits) of the guided tour for people with cognitive impairments is easy to understand or is explained in an easy-to-understand manner (e.g., using pictures).