Nazi documentation Vogelsang

Exhibition

The permanent exhibition at Vogelsang IP focuses on the young men who were selected to be moulded into a future leadership elite of the National Socialist regime. The example of Vogelsang demonstrates the large extent to which architecture was used to document power and control of the Party. 

Accessibility certified People with walking disabilities Wheelchair users People with hearing impairments Deaf people People with visual impairments Blind people People with cognitive impairments

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

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end of the text.

  • There are four marked parking spaces available for people with disabilities.
  • The Vogelsang IP Forum bus stop is approx. 200 m away.
  • All rooms that can be used by guests are accessible at ground level or via elevators.
  • All doors/passages that can be used by guests and are raised are at least 90 cm wide.
  • The checkout counter is 85 cm high at its lowest point and the information counter is 78 cm high. There are alternative ways of communicating while seated.
  • The exhibits and information on the exhibits are mainly visible when standing and sitting.
  • There are two public toilets for people with disabilities, which can be accessed from both sides (at least 88 cm). The grab rails on the WC can be flipped-up.
  • Guided tours are offered for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users. Advance booking is necessary. 
  • Aids available: Wheelchair
  • Guided tours are offered for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users. It is not necessary to book in advance for the tour.

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All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with hearing impairment and deaf people".

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end of the text.

  • There is an audio induction loop.
  • In the event of an audible alarm, no visually perceptible flashing or flashing signal appears.
  • In the elevator in the foyer, the outgoing emergency call is confirmed visually, but not in the other two elevators. Alternatively, stairs are available.
  • The information on the exhibits is presented in writing or photorealistically, but not in sign language.
  • Guided tours are offered for people with hearing impairment. No advance reservation is necessary for the guided tour.
  • A sign language interpreter is not available.

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All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - accessible for people with visual impairments and blind people".

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end of the text.

  • Assistance dogs are allowed.
  • External paths have a high-contrast or tactilely detectable walkway boundary.
  • The entrance is visually rich in contrast and can be recognized by a tactile change in the floor covering.
  • The house signage is designed in clearly legible, high-contrast lettering.
  • Glass doors are available in the entrance area. These open automatically, they are marked with safety markings.
  • The door is not a revolving door.
  • Rooms and corridors are brightly lit.
  • There are no obstacles, e.g. objects protruding into the path / room.
  • Indoors, the walkways are marked with tactile markings or the walls can be used as orientation guidelines.
  • The exhibits are generally well illuminated. The information on the exhibits is visually rich in contrast and is also conveyed tactilely (Braille, prismatic writing).
  • In the elevators, the confirmation of an emergency call is made acoustically. The stopping position is announced by speech.
  • For stairs, the steps are provided with visually contrasting edges. Handrails are available.
  • Guided tours for visually impaired and blind people are offered. During the guided tours, exhibits are integrated for touching. No advance reservation is necessary for the guided tour.
  • Guest guides are trained in such a way that guests with visual impairments and blind guests can take part in any guided tour and are dealt with their concerns. An audio guide is available which can be operated independently by people with visual impairment / blind people.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - accessible for people with cognitive impairments".

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end of the text.

  • Name and logo of the company are clearly visible from the outside.
  • The objective of the path usually is within sight or there are signs at a constantly visible distance.
  • There is information in easy language.
  • There are no guided tours offered for guests with cognitive impairments.

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