Attractions

Fondation Guido Molinari

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Partially accessible
Services and facilities for
Blind and low vision peopleDeaf and hard of hearing people

Establishment details

Signaling

  • Signage on the entrance door

Driveway leading to the entrance

  • Without slope or gently sloping
  • Asphalt/concrete pavement
  • Free width of at least 1.1 m

Step(s) leading to entrance

  • 1 step and/or landing not bevelled

Ramp

  • Removable access ramp available
  • Maneuvering space of at least 1.5 m x 1.5 m in front of the access ramp
  • No ledges on the sides of the access ramp
  • No difference in level between the ground and the ramp
  • Free width of at least 87 cm
  • On a gentle slope
  • Landing area(s) : 0,67 m x 1,9 m

Front door

  • Difference in level between the exterior floor covering and the door sill : 5 cm
  • No difference in level between the interior floor covering and the door sill
  • Free width of at least 80 cm
  • Lateral clearance on the side of the handle of at least 60 cm
  • Opening requiring significant physical effort
  • No electric opening mechanism
  • Exterior thumb latch handle

Vestibule

  • Area of at least 2.1 m x 2.1 m

2nd Gateway

  • No difference in level between the exterior floor covering and the door sill
  • No difference in level between the interior floor covering and the door sill
  • Free width of at least 80 cm
  • Lateral clearance on the side of the handle of at least 60 cm
  • No electric opening mechanism
  • Exterior panic bar handle
  • Exterior handle located between 90 cm and 110 cm above the ground
  • Inside panic bar handle
  • Inside handle located between 90 cm and 110 cm above the ground

Front door

  • Double door

2nd Gateway

  • Double door

Number of accessible floor(s) / Total number of floor(s)

  • 1 accessible floor(s) / 2 floor(s)

Staircase

  • No contrasting color bands on the nosing of the stairs
  • Handrail on one side only
  • Handrail between 86.5 cm and 107 cm above the floor
  • Full-length continuous handrail
  • Full-length non-continuous handrail

Counter

  • Reception desk
  • Length of at least 2 m
  • Counter surface : 107 cm above floor
  • No clearance under the counter
  • Wireless or removable payment terminal

drinking fountain

  • No drinking fountain

Signaling

  • Small character traffic sign
  • Traffic sign in non-contrasting color

Movement between floors

  • No machinery to go up

Driveway leading to the entrance

  • Without slope or gently sloping
  • Flooring in concrete, ceramic, lino or parquet
  • Mast floor covering

Door

  • Maneuvering space outside : 1,5 m wide x 1,5 m deep in front of the door
  • Interior maneuvering space : 1,93 m wide x 1,02 m deep in front of the door
  • Lateral clearance on the side of the handle of at least 60 cm
  • Outward opening door
  • Free width of at least 80 cm
  • Raised latch : 102 cm
  • Difficult to use latch
  • Opening requiring significant physical effort
  • No electric opening mechanism

coat hook

  • Raised coat hook : 1,75 m above the floor

Area

  • Area : 2, m wide x 1,8 meters deep

Interior maneuvering space

  • Restricted Maneuvering Space : 1,93 m wide x 1,02 meters deep

Switch

  • Equipped with a motion detector

Toilet bowl

  • Center (axis) away from nearest adjacent wall : 50 cm
  • Transfer zone on the side of the bowl of at least 90 cm
  • Toilet bowl seat located between 40 cm and 46 cm above the floor
  • Toilet with water tank
  • Toilet flush located less than 1.2 m above the floor

Grab bar(s)

  • Horizontal to the left of the bowl
  • At least 76 cm in length
  • Located : 88 cm above floor

toilet paper dispenser

  • Toilet Paper Dispenser : 63 cm above floor

Washbasin

  • Maneuvering space in front of the sink : 165 cm width x 65 cm deep
  • Raised surface : 95 cm au-dessus du plancher
  • Clearance under the sink of at least 68.5 cm above the floor
  • Free width of the clearance under the sink of at least 76 cm
  • Lever faucets
  • Faucets located no more than 43 cm from the edge of the sink
  • Piping without insulation

Sanitary equipment

  • Bottom of mirror less than 1 m above floor
  • Removable soap dispenser
  • Raised hand paper dispenser : 1,32 m above the floor

toilet paper dispenser

  • Toilet paper dispenser near the toilet

Sanitary bin

  • Garbage can near the toilet
  • Removable garbage can

Sanitary equipment

  • Soap dispenser near the sink
  • Fixed paper towel dispenser
  • Paper towel dispenser far from the sink
  • No hand dryer

Additional information

    • The lighting is yellow inside the washroom. There is also a light beam integrated into the mirror which lights up with a motion sensor when you stand in front of it.

      • Ground floor
      • Exhibit area inaccessible
      • Entrance: door not easy to open
      • Entrance: sub-standard door width : 59 cm
      • Entrance: outside door knob handle
      • Narrow manoeuvring space : 0,62 m x 0,7 m
      • Surface area : 163 x 70 cm
      • Capacity : 1 persons
      • Built-in seating : 1
      • Seating height between 45 cm and 50 cm
      • Entrance: horizontal stripes/patterns on the glass door located between 1 m and 1.3 m from the ground
      • No hearing assistance system

      Indoor circulation

      • Traffic corridor : 58 cm
      • Maneuvering area : 0,58 m in diameter
      • Mast floor covering

      Exposure

      • Glazed modules with reflection
      • Written in large print
      • Non-contrasting color
      • No braille sign
      • Direct lighting over the entire exhibition
      • Guided tour

      Indoor circulation

      • Uniform general lighting
      • Circulation corridor of at least 92 cm
      • Maneuvering area of at least 1.5 m in diameter available
      • Mast floor covering

      Exposure

      • Video guide
      • Guided tour
      • Peaceful visit experience offered

      Furniture

      • Accessible table
      • Accessible bench

      Services

      • Ateliers artistiques et culturels

      Additional information

        • Any school workshops, day camps or other activities can all be transported to the ground floor as needed and upon request.

          Description

          This museum offers a free service of tailor-made workshops and tours for all types of audiences: school groups, day camps, community groups and families in particular. A removable access ramp is available to integrate the museum. In addition, the audiovisual content is transcribed into a large print document.
          If necessary and on request, a sign language guide-interpreter can accompany hard of hearing or deaf people.

          Contact details

          3290, rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montréal, Québec

          514 524 2870,

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