Umweltforum Berlin

Besondere Orte - Umweltforum (outer view) (Thomas Rosenthal)

The "Umweltforum" is event location and modern church in one. With room for up to 400 people, the Umweltforum has a large hall, the heart of the location, and 12 seminar rooms, some of which are flexible, on 3 floors. Thus different events are possible in the sustainably built all-rounder. 

Accessibility certified People with walking disabilities

Barrier-free information

Short Report as PDF

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 is a parking lot for people with disabilities.
  • All rooms and facilities that can be used by guests are accessible without steps/at ground level or via an elevator. 
  • All doors/passages and paths that can be used by guests and are raised are at least 90 cm wide.
  • Reception counters are 79 cm high and catering counters are 110 cm high. Alternatively, there are mobile counters for reception, catering etc. with a height of 76 cm or 102 cm.
  • There is usually another, equivalent communication option available when seated.
  • Wheelchair-compatible tables are available in the seminar room (maximum height 80 cm, wheelchair compatible at a height of 67 cm and a depth of 30 cm). 
  • There is a public toilet for people with disabilities, which can be accessed from one side. There are folding grab rails on the left and right.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • There is no audio induction system available. 
  • Wi-Fi is available.
  • An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is only confirmed acoustically. Alternatively, stairs are available.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • Assistance dogs are welcome.
  • The signage (for orientation) is designed in easy-to-read, high-contrast lettering.
  • All areas are brightly lit and glare-free.
  • An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed acoustically.
  • Stairs have handrails on both sides.
  • Information is not available in Braille or prismatic writing.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • The name of the environmental forum is not clearly recognizable from the outside. 
  • The destinations of the paths are within sight. 
  • Information for orientation is available in pictorial form (pictograms, photorealistic representation).
  • Depending on the event format, technical options for providing information for people with cognitive impairments can be made available by external providers.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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