Notes on Accessibility
We are not yet particularly experienced in the area of accessibility, but we make every effort to ensure accessibility. References to the accessibility of the events can already be found in the program overview. The signs used will be displayed at the end of this page and explained.
We try to respond to as many needs as possible. For further questions and comments please contact us at: info@diskursfestival.de WIth the subject: accessibility.
Accessibility of event space Perfromance Lab
Adress: Bismarckstraße 24A, 35390 Gießen
The theater lab has an automatic door at the front entrance. The doors are 125 cm wide. There is a wheelchair accessible toilet in the theater lab and a changing table on the first floor. The stage can be reached without stairs. The fixed guidance system installed in the exterior leads to a door that opens to the outside and leads into the theater lab. Following a piece of carpet from there is a tactile guidance system that leads in two directions. Straight ahead you reach the door to the theater lab, the central performance space, to the left the guidance system leads first to the restrooms and then on to the quiet room. You can find your way along the left wall.
Signage for restrooms, stage and quiet room in large print. At the counter in the foyer of the Theater lab there is information in large print as well as plain language. There you will also find people who can provide help and support.
A quiet room has been set up in the theater lab as a place of relaxation. This has low-stimulus furnishings as well as various seating options and information on support services.
Accessibility of the festival centre
Adress: Bismarckstraße 24A, 35390 Gießen
The festival center and the forecourt are accessible at ground level. A tactile guidance system leads from the festival center to the theater lab and the restrooms. The bar is wheelchair accessible.
Signage to important locations is available in large print on the forecourt. There is a counter map in large print at the counter.
Directions:
Car: There is a parking lot in the immediate vicinity of the performance lab. The way is at ground level DIRECTIONS:.
BUS: Station "Liebigschule" (towards the city)
Start on Bismarckstraße to the north (in the direction of the bus). Walk along Bismarckstraße for 90m. Then cross the street (direction southwest). Go straight down the footpath, between Bismarckstraße 24 on the right and the playground on the left. Pass the Theater lab. The festival center is located after 50m on the right side behind the Theater lab.
Station „Liebigschule“ (out of the citys)
Start to the northwest (against the direction of travel of the bus). After 40m turn left along the footpath. Go straight for 50m, past the Theater lab. The festival center is behind the theater lab on the right side.
Station „Gießen Uni Hauptgebäude“ Buses: 378, N Saturn, 11
Cross the forecourt of the main university building and turn left about 100m. Go past the main university building on the left. Turn left immediately. Follow the path for 40m. Turn right on the grassy forecourt. The festival center is located after 50m directly on the parking lot next to the Theater lab.
Accessibility to the location Georg-Büchner-Saal
Adress: Alte Universitätsbibliothek, Bismarckstraße 37, 35390 Gießen
The building is accessible by a steep ramp. The venue does not have an electric door. Assistance can be provided by the admissions staff. The hall itself is accessible at ground level. Likewise, there is an officially wheelchair-accessible restroom, which, however, only has a grab bar on the toilet.
- With support wheelchair accessible
Directions:
Car: There is a parking lot in the immediate vicinity of the Theaterl lab. The way is at ground level (Link: Directions). The way to the Old University Library is about 170m long.
BUS: Station "Liebigschule" (towards the city)
Start on Bismarckstraße to the south (against the direction of travel of the bus). Walk along Bismarckstraße for 60m. The building is on the left side. Wheelchair ramp and stairs are directly at the front of the building.
Station „Liebigschule“ (out of the citys)
Start to the southeast (in the direction of the bus). After 30m cross Stephanstraße straight ahead, follow the footpath along Bismarckstraße. After 90m turn left and cross Bismarckstraße. The Old University Library is directly across the street.
Accessibility of the location AK44
Adress: Alter Wetzlarer Weg 44, 35392 Gießen.
The building is accessible by ramp, but does not have an electric door. Admission staff will be available. Unfortunately, the restrooms are not barrier-free. There are contact persons at the counter who can provide assistance and support.
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Directions:
Car: few parking possibilities on the Alte Wetzlarer Weg available
BY TRAIN: From the station building, keep right (start southeast) and follow the ramp or stairs along the path. Cross the tracks for 90m straight ahead. Turn right onto Alter Wetzlarer Weg. Follow the road straight ahead for 220m. The AK44 is then located on the right side. The entrance is on the left side of the building through a driveway.
Buddy- System
For the event Be Water my Friend there will always be two people on site for the entire event. If you contact us in advance, they can assist you during the event.
Introduction and Stage Tour
In the introductions we give you a short spoken introduction to our performances. Addictionally something to the content of the piece will be explained. For the stage tours there will be the possibility to touch the elements of the stage design and if requested to get information on the visibility of the performers.
For the Participation it would be reat if you could send us an email: info@diskursfestival.org or to reach out to us through the website (see down below). Please write us your language requests as well and we will try to meet your wishes.
15. October
19.00 – 19.30 pm
Introduction and stage tour for HIIT
meeting point: performance lab
16. October
13.30 – 14.00 pm
Introduction to Be Water, My Friend
meeting point: festival centre
22. Oktober
11.30 – 12.00 Uhr
introduction and stage tour for Handeln durch Unterlassen
meeting point: performance lab
22. Oktober
14.00 – 14.30 Uhr
introduction and stage tour for Handeln durch Unterlassen
meeting point: performance lab
23. Oktober
11.30 – 12.00 Uhr
introduction and stage tour for Handeln durch Unterlassen
meeting point: performance lab
28. Oktober
6.45 – 7.30 pm
introduction and stage tour for Tere Mere Beech Mein
meeting point: performance lab
Questions?
Wir bemühen uns auf möglichst viele Bedürfnisse einzugehen, für weitere Fragen und Anmerkungen kontaktieren Sie uns unter info@diskursfestival.de WIth the subject: accessibility.
If you have special needs or require assistance, please contact us at: info@diskursfestival.de
(Please indicate desired event, its language and support request and contact) Thank you!
Registration for audio description, buddy system and stage walk please write to: info@diskursfestival.de , Subject: Accessibility
Sign-Legende:
- The venue has stairless access and a wheelchair-accessible restroom.
- There is a tactile guidance system from the festival center to the theater lab and in the theater lab between the stage and the restrooms.
- Event without spoken language.
- Buddy system, For the Be Water my Friend event, two people will be on site throughout the event to assist. After registration they can assist you during the event.
- The doors are open during the event. Going in and out is possible.
- Stage tour and language introduction by appointment.
- Simultaneous translation into German sign language available, registration required.
- Non-professional audio description, registration required.
15. October
19.00 – 19.30 pm
Introduction and stage tour for HIIT
meeting point: performance lab
16. October
13.30 – 14.00 pm
Introduction to Be Water, My Friend
meeting point: festival centre
22. Oktober
11.30 – 12.00 Uhr
introduction and stage tour for Handeln durch Unterlassen
meeting point: performance lab
22. Oktober
14.00 – 14.30 Uhr
introduction and stage tour for Handeln durch Unterlassen
meeting point: performance lab
23. Oktober
11.30 – 12.00 Uhr
introduction and stage tour for Handeln durch Unterlassen
meeting point: performance lab
28. Oktober
6.45 – 7.30 pm
introduction and stage tour for Tere Mere Beech Mein
meeting point: performance lab
