Biologische Station Kreis Recklinghausen e.V.
Dorsten

Important information about accessibility: certificates

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

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

    • There are three marked parking spaces for people with disabilities (parking space size: at least 530 cm x 500 cm).
    • The path from the car park to the entrance is 270 m long. It is to walk and drive on and has a maximum longitudinal gradient of 5 % over a distance of 1 m.
    • The building is steplessly accessible via a treshold of 2,5 cm.
    • All evaluated rooms and facilities available to the guests are steplessly accessible at ground level.
    • All evaluated passageways/doors available to the guests are at least 82 cm wide.
    • The exhibits and the information on the exhibits are predominately visible and readable when seated.
    • Guided tours for people with walking impairments and wheelchair users are offered on request.

    Public toilet for people with disabilities

    • The manoeuvring spaces are:
      in front of the toilet  130 cm x 124 cm; in front of the washbasin 124 cm x 137 cm;
      left of the toilet 88 cm x 57 cm and right of the toilet 57 cm x 57 cm.
    • There are grab rails available on the right and left of the toilet. The grab rails can be flipped-up.
    • The sink is wheelchair compatible.
    • The mirror is not visible while sitting.
    • An alarm trigger is available.
    Detailed information for people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users
  • Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.

    • There is no alarm.
    • There is no audio induction loop system.
    • The information on the exhibits is predominately provided in writing.
    • Information on the exhibits is displayed photo realistically.
    • Guided tours for people with hearing impairment and deaf are not offered.
    Detailed information for people with hearing impairments and hearing loss
  • All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with visual impairments".

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

    • Assistance dogs are allowed in relevant areas/rooms.
    • External paths have visually contrasting andr tactilely detectable sidewalk boundaries.
    • The entrance(s) is/are visually rich in contrast, but not recognizable by a tactile change of floor covering.
    • All evaluated and usable areas for the guest are well illuminated, i.e. bright and glare-free.
    • There are no visually contrasting or tactilely detectable floor indicators available.
    • The signage is designed in clearly legible and contrasting font.
    • The exhibits are usually well illuminated.
    • The information on the exhibits is provided in writing and is visually rich in contrast.
    • There is audible information on the exhibits.
    • Guided tours for people with visual impairments and blind people are not offered.
    • Information is not available in Braille or prismatic font.
    Detailed information for people with visual impairments and the blind
  • Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.

    • The name or logo of the establishment is clearly recognizable from the outside.
    • The objectives of the paths are always within sight or signs in visible distance are available.
    • There is no colored or pictorial guidance system available.
    • The information on the exhibits is predominately provided in writing, but not in easy language.
    • Information on the exhibits is displayed photo realistically.
    • Guided tours for people with cognitive impairments are offered. A reservation in advance is necessary.
    Detailed information for people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users

Important information at a glance

  • Open all day
    Monday 08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday 08:30 - 16:30
    Friday 08:30 - 16:30

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