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Parc national Forillon / Magasin général Hyman & Sons

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Not accessible

Establishment details

Pathway leading to the entrance

  • On a steep slope : 8 %
  • Obstacles) : Revêtement en gravier
  • Unstable or soft floor covering

Ramp

  • Level difference at the top of the ramp : 10 cm
  • Rectangular or square handrail
  • Handrail having an abrasive surface

Front door

  • Difference in level between the exterior floor covering and the door sill : 10 cm
  • Difference in level between the interior floor covering and the door sill : 10 cm

Ramp

  • Steep slope : 16 %

Additional information

    • Ramp with small wooden slats on the floor to create a relief and make climbing easier.
    • Not accessible to wheelchair users.

      Interior access ramp

      • No ledges on the sides of the access ramp
      • Level difference at the bottom of the ramp : 2 cm
      • On a steep slope : 16 %
      • No handrail

      Exposure

      • Modules without clearance

      Indoor circulation

      • One step

      Exposure

      • Objects displayed at a height of less than 1.2 m

      Additional information

        • The color of the writing on the descriptive signs is not contrasting and is difficult to read.
        • Lighting is dark.
        • Protruding descriptive panels difficult to locate.

          Presence of slope

          • Gentle slope

          Number of reserved places

          • Reserved seat(s) for people with disabilities: : 1

          Reserved seat size

          • Restricted clear width : 2,2 m
          • No side aisle on the side

          Route leading from the parking lot to the entrance

          • Gentle slope

          Additional information

            • Curbside parking

              Pathway leading to the entrance

              • On a gentle slope
              • Circulation corridor at least 1.1 m wide

              Step(s) leading to entrance

              • No handrail

              Ramp

              • Removable access ramp available
              • No protective edge on the sides of the access ramp
              • Free width of at least 87 cm
              • No handrail
              • Steep slope : 7 %

              Additional information

                • Door always open and ramp always installed during opening hours

                  Course without obstacles

                  • Clear Width of Restricted Traffic Corridor : 80 cm

                  Counter

                  • Counter surface : 88 cm above floor
                  • No clearance under the counter

                  Signaling

                  • Road sign(s) difficult to spot

                  Entrance

                  • 1 Step and/or Beveled Landing on Steep Slope : 18 %

                  Door

                  • Difference in level between the interior floor covering and the door sill : 2 cm
                  • Insufficient clear width : 65 cm

                  Washbasin

                  • Accessible sink

                  Sanitary equipment

                  • Hard-to-reach paper towel dispenser

                  Accessible washroom(s)

                  • Indoor maneuvering space at least 1.2 m wide x 1.2 m deep inside

                  Accessible toilet cubicle door

                  • Clear door width : 77 cm

                  Accessible washroom bowl

                  • Transfer zone on the side of the toilet bowl of at least 90 cm

                  Accessible toilet stall grab bar(s)

                  • Horizontal to the right of the bowl
                  • Horizontal behind the bowl

                  Entrance

                  • 1 Step and/or Beveled Landing on Steep Slope : 18 %

                  Door

                  • Difference in level between the interior floor covering and the door sill : 2 cm
                  • Insufficient clear width : 65 cm

                  Washbasin

                  • Accessible sink

                  Sanitary equipment

                  • Hard-to-reach paper towel dispenser

                  Accessible washroom(s)

                  • Maneuvering space in front of the door : 84 m wide x 79 m deep
                  • Indoor maneuvering space at least 1.2 m wide x 1.2 m deep inside

                  Accessible toilet cubicle door

                  • Clear door width : 77 cm
                  • Door opening towards the interior of the cabinet

                  Accessible washroom bowl

                  • Transfer zone on the side of the toilet bowl of at least 90 cm

                  Accessible toilet stall grab bar(s)

                  • Horizontal to the left of the bowl
                  • Horizontal behind the bowl

                  Indoor circulation

                  • Traffic corridor : 80 cm

                  Interior access ramp

                  • Restricted maneuvering space in front of the access ramp : 1,2 m x 1,5 m
                  • No ledges on the sides of the access ramp
                  • Height difference at the top of the ramp : 2 cm
                  • On a steep slope: : 14 %
                  • No handrail

                  Exposure

                  • Modules without clearance

                  Furniture

                  • No back support on the bench
                  • No armrest on the bench

                  Indoor circulation

                    Additional information

                      • No English or French subtitles
                      • The glass panels are difficult to read, and the contrast with the writing is very poor.
                      • The emergency exit is not accessible: several 7 cm thresholds.

                        Description

                        The Hyman & Sons General Store building is partially accessible (with assistance).
                        The warehouse building is not wheelchair accessible. Access may be difficult for a person with reduced mobility.

                        Contact details

                        2342, boulevard de Grande-Grève, Gaspé, Québec

                        418 368 5505, 888 773 8888,

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