Topf & Sons – Builders of the Auschwitz Ovens Place of Remembrance

We have compiled some information on accessibility below. Detailed information can be found in the test report. 
* Parking spaces available.
* The bus stop "Spielbergtor" (line 9) is 500 m away.
* The path from the parking lot to the side entrance is 50 m long. It is easy to walk and drive on and has a maximum longitudinal slope of 2%. 
* The name or logo of the museum is clearly recognizable from the outside.
* The entrance is visually contrasting.
* The building is accessible without steps at the side entrance via a ramp. The ramp has a slope of 6 % and a total length of 15 m.
* All other usable and elevated rooms and facilities for the guest are accessible without steps or via an elevator. Part of the exhibition room (3rd floor) is slightly elevated, there is a mobile ramp available.
* All doors/passages that can be used by guests and are raised are at least 80 cm wide. There are glass doors without safety markings. 
* All raised and usable areas for the guest are well lit, i.e. bright and glare-free.
* There is an inductive hearing system.
* An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed acoustically. Alternatively, stairs are available. Stair treads are not visually contrasting. Stairs have at least one handrail on one side.
* Exhibits are generally well lit. Exhibit information is provided in writing and is visually contrasting. 
* Guided tours are provided for people with walking and visual disabilities. Mobile or fixed seating is available for use during the tour. The entire tour route is step-free. Advance reservation is required.

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.
* An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed acoustically. Alternatively, stairs are available.
* Information about the exhibits is provided in writing.
* Guided tours for deaf people (in German sign language) are available upon request.

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
* The name or logo of the museum are clearly recognizable from the outside.
* The destinations of the paths are within sight. There are also wayfinding signs at visible intervals.
* Information about exhibits is provided in writing, but not in plain language.
* Guided tours are available for people with cognitive impairments. Advance registration is required.
* The guided tour for people with cognitive impairments is given in plain language.

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
* Assistance dogs may be brought into all relevant areas/rooms.
* The entrance is visually contrasting.
* There are glass doors without security markings. 
* All elevated areas that can be used by guests are well lit, i.e. bright and glare-free.
* An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is acoustically confirmed. 
* Stair treads are not visually contrasting. Stairs have at least one handrail on one side.
* Exhibits are generally well lit.
* Exhibit information is conveyed in writing and is visually contrasting. 
* Information is not available in Braille or prismatic writing. 
* Guided tours are available for people with visual impairments and blind people. Advance reservations are required.

All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - accessible for people with walking disabilities".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
* There is a marked parking lot for people with disabilities (parking space size: 440 cm x 500 cm).
* The bus stop "Spielbergtor" (line 9) is 500 m away.
* The path from the parking lot to the side entrance is 50 m long. It is easy to walk and drive on and has a maximum longitudinal gradient of 2%. 
* The building is accessible without steps at the side entrance via a ramp.
* The ramp has a slope of 6 % and a total length of 15 m.
* All other rooms and facilities that can be used and raised for the guest are accessible without steps or via an elevator. Part of the exhibition room (3rd floor) is slightly elevated, there is a mobile ramp available.
* The elevator car is 110 cm x 130 cm.
* All doors/passages that can be used by guests and are raised are at least 80 cm wide.
* The ticket counter is 95 cm high.
* Exhibits and exhibit information are predominantly visible while seated.
* Guided tours are available for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users. Advance reservation is required. 
* Mobile or fixed seating is available for people with walking disabilities to use during the tour. 
* The entire route of the guided tour is step-free for wheelchair users.
PUBLIC TOILET FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES 
* The manoeuvring spaces are:
in front of the sink 150 cm x 145 cm; in front of the WC 145 cm x 150 cm;
to the left of the WC 82 cm x 71 cm; to the right of the WC 88 cm x 71 cm. 
* There are grab rails to the left and right of the WC. The grab rails can be flipped-up. 
* The washbasin is wheelchair compatible.
* The mirror can be viewed while standing or sitting.
* There is an alarm trigger.