Waldmuseum Zwiesel

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 are 2 parking spaces for people with disabilities (space size: 266 cm x 500 cm). 
• The parking lot is 80 m away from the entrance. The path between the parking lot and the entrance does not have a low vibration surface and is not easy to walk and drive on. 
• Access to the building is possible without steps via a ramp.  
• The ramp has a maximum slope of 7%, a width of 95 cm and a total length of 4 m.
• All rooms and facilities that can be used and elevated for guests are accessible without steps or via an elevator. 
• The elevator car is 92 cm x 150 cm. There is a horizontal control panel. 
• Passages and doors are at least 90 cm wide.
• The cash desk and information counter is 100 cm high at the lowest point.  
• The exhibits are predominantly visible, perceptible or recognizable while seated. 
• The information on the exhibits is predominantly legible while seated.
• Guided tours are available for people with walking disabilities. 
• Advance registration for the tour is required. 
• The entire tour route is accessible to wheelchair users without steps. 
• Plenty of seating is available and portable folding stools are provided.  

Public toilet for people with disabilities

• The manoeuvring spaces are:
  in front of the sink 100 cm x 130 cm;
  in front of the toilet 100 cm x 150 cm;
  to the left of the toilet 88 cm x 100 cm;
  to the right of the toilet 34 cm x 100 cm.
• There are grab rails to the left and right of the toilet.
• The left grab rail 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 (companion dogs, guide dogs for the blind, etc.) may be brought into all relevant areas/rooms of the establishment/offer.  
• The entrance area is recognizable by a tactilely perceptible change of flooring and visually contrasting with the surroundings. 
• There are glass doors that do not have safety markings at a height of 40-70 cm and 120-160 cm. 
• There are no visually contrasting or tactile floor indicators. 
• All raised areas that can be used by guests (entrance area, cashier/counter, sleeping rooms, corridors, hallways) are well lit, i.e. bright and glare-free.
• The stairs have handrails on both sides. The stairs are not contrasted in design. An elevator can be used instead of the stairs.
• An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed acoustically, e.g. by an intercom system. The controls in the elevator are visually contrasting and tactilely detectable.
• There is a visual contrast between the exhibits and the surroundings. 
• The exhibits are generally well lit. 
• Exhibit signage is visually contrasting.
• There is auditory information (e.g., listening station).
• Orientation signage is designed with legible lettering. There is good visual contrast between the lettering/pictogram and the background. 
• Guided tours for people with visual impairments and for blind people are offered upon request. Pre-registration for the tour is required. 
• The following aids are offered: 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 audio induction loop system.
• In the event of an acoustic alarm (e.g. fire alarm), there is a visually clearly perceptible flashing or blinking signal.
• An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed acoustically, e.g. by an intercom system. Stairwells can be used instead of the elevator.

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

• The name or logo of the facility is clearly visible from the outside.  
• The information and cash counter is directly visible from the entrance door or the path. 
• Information about the exhibits is presented in a photo-realistic manner.
• There is no information in easy language.