Dortmund U

All areas relevant to the audit meet the quality criteria for the“Accessibility Tested—Accessible for People with Mobility Impairments and WheelchairUsers” designation.

We have compiled some information on accessibility below. Detailed information can be found in the inspection report at the end of this text.

• Several parking spaces are available in the parking garage for people with disabilities.
• Dortmund Central Station is 500 meters away, and the “Westentor” subway station is 150 meters away.
• Access to the building is step-free and threshold-free.
• All rooms accessible to guests are at ground level or reachable by elevator.
• All passageways and doors are at least 90 cm wide.
• Some of the ticket counters and service desks are lowered, or alternative communication options are available while seated.
• There are designated wheelchair-accessible seats in the theater. These are accessible via a step-free path with a maximum slope of 6%.
• The exhibits in all rooms are primarily visible while standing or sitting.
• There are three public restrooms for people with disabilities, which are accessible from both sides (at least 90 cm). The grab bars in the restrooms can be folded up.
• Guided tours are offered for people with mobility impairments and wheelchair users. Advance registration is required for the tours.
• Mobile or fixed seating is available for people with mobility impairments and can be used during the guided tour.
• The entire tour route is wheelchair-accessible with no steps.

All areas relevant to the audit meet the quality criteria for the“Accessibility Tested—Partially Accessible for People with HearingImpairments” designation.

We have compiled some information on accessibility below. Detailed information can be found in the inspection report at the end of this text.

• The movie theater is equipped with an inductive loop system.
• In the event of an audible alarm, a visually perceptible flashing or strobe signal appears throughout the building.
• An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed only by an audible signal. Stairs are available as an alternative.
• In the parking garage elevator, an outgoing emergency call is also confirmed visually.
• The exhibits are described in writing and, in some cases, depicted in photorealistic images.
• No guided tours are offered for people with hearing impairments or who are deaf.

All areas relevant to the audit meet the quality criteria for the“Accessibility Tested—Partially Accessible for Blind People”designation.

We have compiled some information on accessibility below. Detailed information can be found in the inspection report at the end of this text.

• Assistance dogs are welcome.
• The building signage is designed with clearly legible, high-contrast lettering.
• There are glass doors in the entrance area. These open automatically. The glass doors are not marked with safety markings.
• All elevated areas accessible to guests are illuminated with bright, glare-free lighting.
• A wayfinding system with floor indicators is partially in place.
• In the elevator, an emergency call is confirmed by an audible signal. The stop position is announced by voice.
• On staircases, the steps do not have visually contrasting edges. Handrails are provided.
• The exhibits are generally well-lit. Information about the exhibits is primarily provided in writing and is designed with high visual contrast.
• No information is available in Braille or prism script.
• Guided tours are offered for people with visual impairments and blind people.
• During the guided tours, exhibits are included that visitors can touch. Advance registration is required for the guided tours.
• An audio guide is available that can be operated independently by people with visual impairments or who are blind.

We have compiled some information on accessibility below. Detailed information can be found in the audit report at the end of this text.

• The business’s name and logo are clearly visible from the outside.
• The destination is usually within sight, or trail markers are placed at a distance that keeps them constantly visible.
• There is no color-coded or pictorial wayfinding system.
• Information about the exhibits is partly provided in simple language and is partly presented in photorealistic form.
• Guided tours are offered for visitors with cognitive disabilities.
• The guided tour for people with cognitive impairments is conducted in simple language. Advance registration is required for the tour.

Tue + Wed 11:00 - 18:00
Thu + Fri 11:00 - 20:00
Sat + Sun 11:00 - 18:00
closed on Mondays

Holidays 11:00 - 18:00