wortreich in Bad Hersfeld

wortreich in Bad Hersfeld

The wortreich in Bad Hersfeld is a world of knowledge and experience for language and communication. On 1,200 m² you can experience fun games, tricky knowledge tests and modern computer stations at over 90 interactive stations: Play basketball with letters, slip into theater roles, move a ball using only the power of your thoughts and much more!

The wortreich in Bad Hersfeld is a leisure and family experience for all ages. Experience language and communication in a creative form! Registered groups receive a free introductory lecture. The wortreich is barrier-free and has been recognized by "Reisen für Alle". 

For general information, please visit the website www.wortreich-badhersfeld.de.

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

Barrier-free information

Short Report as PDF

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 is are six marked parking spaces for people with disabilities (parking space size: 380 cm x 500 cm) in the park house „Schildpark“.
  • The building is steplessly accessible.
  • All evaluated rooms and facilities available to the guests are at ground level or via elevator or a wheelchair lift or a ramp.
  • The ramp has a maximum gradient of 4 % and a total length of 6 m.
  • The platform of the wheelchair lift is 87 cm x 200 cm.
  • The elevator cabin measures 130 cm x 200 cm. The elevator door is 110 cm wide.
  • All evaluated passageways/doors available to the guests are at least 90 cm wide.
  • The cash desk is at its lowest point 74 cm high.
  • There is seating available.
  • The exhibits are predominately visible when seated.
  • The information on the exhibits is predominately readable when seated.
  • Guided tours for people with walking impairments and wheelchair users are offered on request. A reservation in advance is necessary.
  • Mobile or fixed seats are available for people with walking disabilities, which may be used during the guided tour.
  • The entire route of the guided tour is steplessly variable for wheelchair users.
  • Offered aids: (wheeled) walker.

Public toilet for people with disabilities

  • The manoeuvring spaces are:
    in front of the toilet and the washbasin at least 150 cm x 150 cm;
    left and right of the toilet at least 90 cm x 70 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 can be seen while standing or sitting.
  • An alarm trigger is available.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • There is no clearly visible alarm.
  • There is no audio induction loop system at the counter or the conference rooms.
  • An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed audibly.
  • The information on the exhibits is predominately provided in writing.
  • Information on the exhibits is displayed photo realistically and available in sign language.
  • Guided tours for people with hearing impairment and deaf people (in German sign language) are offered on request. A reservation in advance is not necessary.
  • There are no guided tours available for people with hearing impairment and deaf people.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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 allowed in relevant areas/rooms.
  • The entrance is visually rich in contrast and recognizable by a tactile change of floor covering.
  • The signage is designed in clearly legible and contrasting font.
  • An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed audibly.
  • The break position is announced by spoken commands.
  • The operating controls are not visually rich in contrast and/but not tactilely detectable.
  • Steps are not visually rich in contrast.
  • The exhibits are usually well illuminated.
  • The information on the exhibits is predominately provided in writing and is visually rich in contrast.
  • Information on the exhibits can be captured tactilely (braille, prismatic font).
  • Guided tours for people with visual impairments and blind people are offered on request. A reservation in advance is necessary.
  • Tactilely detectable exhibits are integrated in the guided tour.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • The name or logo of the establishment/facility is clearly recognizable from the outside.
  • The objectives of the paths are always within sight or signs in visible distance are available.
  • Information for orientation is partly available with pictorial symbols (pictograms, photorealistic representation).
  • The information on the exhibits is predominately provided in writing, but not in easy language.
  • Guided tours for people with cognitive impairments are offered on request. A reservation in advance is necessary.
  • The contents (e.g. exhibits) of the guided tour for people with cognitive impairments are easy to understand or are explained in a way that is easy to understand (e.g. visually).
  • There is no information in easy language.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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