Forum Café

Forum Café (Alexander Schippel)

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.   

  • There are eight parking spaces for people with disabilities on the south side of the Humboldt Forum, accessible via Portal 2 “Breite Str.”
  • The bus stop and “Museumsinsel” subway station are 150 meters away.
  • All rooms and facilities accessible to guests are step-free/at ground level or accessible via elevators.
  • All doors/passages accessible to guests are at least 90 cm wide.
  • The café has tables that are max. 80 cm high and can be accessed from a height of 67 cm and a depth of 30 cm.
  • There are public toilets for people with disabilities, which can be accessed from both sides (at least 90 cm). The grab rails on the toilet can be flipped-up.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label “Accessibility certified – partially accessible for people with hearing impairments and deaf people.”

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

  • In the event of an audible alarm, there is also a clearly visible flashing and strobe signal.
  • There is no audio induction loop system.
  • An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is only confirmed acoustically. Alternatively, stairs are available.
  • The café does have tables with bright, glare-free lighting and no lamps standing or hanging above them that interfere with the field of vision or eye contact.

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All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label “Accessibility certified – partially accessible for people with visual impairments and blind people.” 

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

  • Assistance dogs are welcome.
  • The entrance area is designed with high visual contrast.
  • The signage (for orientation) is designed in easily legible, high-contrast lettering.
  • All elevated areas accessible to guests are brightly lit without glare.
  • An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed acoustically.
  • Stairs have visually contrasting edges. Stairs have handrails on both sides. Tactile information about the floor is available at the beginning and end of the staircases.
  • The font used on the menu is simple and visually contrasting.
  • The menu is available on an accessible website.

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.   

  • The bus stop and the “Museumsinsel” subway station are 150 meters away.
  • The destinations of the paths are within sight, or there are path markers at a constantly visible distance.
  • Food is presented visibly (buffet, counter).

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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Forum Café Forum Café (Alexander Schippel)
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