Šentjur Library - The Culture centre Ipavec

Object description

The culture centre is easily accessible. The culture centre spaces are on the ground floor of the building. The access path from the car park with the accessible parking spot to the main entrance runs near stairs and benches without contrasting visual markings that constitute a safety risk for people with visual impairments. There are double glass doors and a vestibule at the main entrance. There is sufficient room to manoeuvre in the lobby with the café. The ticket office is placed in a separate space not in the immediate vicinity of the entrance and is not clearly designated. The building has accessible sanitary facilities. The hall is accessed via a ramp with an intermediate landing. There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users in the hall, the users are positioned in front of the first row of immoveable seating. The hall is equipped with an induction loop.

Adaptations

1. People with mobility impairments:
2. There is an accessible parking spot near the entrance,
3. The main entrance with the vestibule is accessible,
4. There is a ramp in the lobby for access to the hall,
5. The building has accessible sanitary facilities,
6. Access to the stage and backstage is possible for wheelchair users through the car park via sliding doors.
7. People with visual impairments:
8. The signage and lettering in the building have contrasting visual markings and are readable.
9. People with hearing impairments:
10. The hall is equipped with an induction loop,
11. The hall has adequate sound insulation.

Deficiencies

1. People with mobility impairments:
2. The ramp has a railing only on one side,
3. The hall does not provide designated spaces for wheelchair users.
4. People with visual impairments:
5. There are stairs and a bench on the access path to the building that do not have contrasting visual markings.
6. There is no signboard near the main entrance,
7. The glazed glass doors do not have contrasting visual markings,
8. The ticket office is not located in the immediate vicinity of the entrance,
9. The path to the ticket office is not marked with tactile floor markings or otherwise,
10. The signage and lettering in the building are not placed at suitable heights,
11. The edges of the changes of level do not have contrasting visual markings.
12. People with hearing impairments:
13. The ticket office is not equipped with an induction loop (not a mandatory condition).