LIST OF TOPICS:
1.
INTRODUCTION
2.
ACCESSIBILITY OF THE EUROPEAN SOLIDARITY CENTRE
3.
MENU
4.
COMMUNICATION CARD
5.
SEE HOW TO USE THE COMMUNICATION CARD – WATCH THE VIDEO
INTRODUCTION
We want the New Trends in Tourism 2026 conference to be accessible to everyone. If you wish to take part, we have prepared solutions that will make your participation easier.
What do we provide?
- An accessible venue – the European Solidarity Centre has lifts, wide passageways and adapted restrooms.
- The possibility to report your needs – during registration you can inform us how we can support you.
- On-site support – if you need anything, our team will be happy to help.
In this section, you will find detailed information about the accessibility of the conference.
If you have questions about accessibility, contact us: Anna Puszkiewicz, e-mail:
anna.puszkiewicz@visitgdansk.com, tel.
888 162 842
If you are a person with disabilities, contact us at
register@newtrendsintourism.com to receive a special discount for the conference.
ACCESSIBILITY OF THE EUROPEAN SOLIDARITY CENTRE
Access to the building
The nearest tram stop to the ECS is “Plac Solidarności”, served by tram lines 7, 8 and 10. These lines arrive from the direction of Śródmieście (city centre) on one side, and Nowy Port and Wrzeszcz on the other.
From the stop to the main entrance of the ECS is about 150 m. The route does not require crossing a street, only the tram tracks if arriving from Nowy Port or Wrzeszcz – the crossing is equipped with traffic lights.
There are no tunnels along the way. The final part of the route is partially uneven and cobblestoned.
There are also two bus stops nearby:
- Plac Solidarności 04 – served by lines 100, 108, 111, 112, 123, 130, 132, 138, 154, 166, 167, 178, 184, 186, 189, 199, 208, 212, 267, 289 arriving from Jana z Kolna Street. From the stop to the main entrance of the ECS is about 450 m. The route includes a pedestrian crossing with traffic lights. The final part of the route is partially uneven and cobblestoned.
- Plac Solidarności 03 – served by lines 106, 130, 154, 208 arriving from the Main Railway Station. From the stop to the main entrance of the ECS is about 350 m. The route includes two street crossings without traffic lights. The final part of the route is partially uneven and cobblestoned.
The nearest SKM (urban rail) station is Gdańsk Główny. From there to the main entrance of the ECS is about 700 m. The route includes one pedestrian crossing with traffic lights (near the PKP station) and two crossings without traffic lights. The final part of the route is partially uneven and cobblestoned.
Building entrances (level 0)
Main entrance:
Accessible from pl. Solidarności, through the historic Gate No. 2 of the Gdańsk Shipyard, and from ks. Jerzego Popiełuszki Street
Automatic doors open year-round, threshold-free entrance
The route to the main entrance is cobblestoned
Side entrance:
From Nowomiejska Street
Wing doors open year-round (width 126 cm), opening outward, made of metal, entrance with a threshold (4 cm)
Underground parking (level –1)
Entrance from Nowomiejska Street – from Jana z Kolna Street or ks. Jerzego Popiełuszki Street
280 parking spaces
Parking meters are adapted for wheelchair users (accessible features, adjustable screen)
8 designated parking spaces for people with disabilities
Bicycle parking – on the left side of the entrance
Access to the lifts or staircase through heavy wing doors, threshold-free
Lifts
The building has three panoramic lifts
The lift reaches every floor of the building
Buttons in the lift are tactile and marked with Braille
The lift has a voice announcement system in Polish and English
Door width: 90 cm
Lift width: 101 cm
Lift depth: 163 cm
Highest button position: 125 cm above floor level
Visual and audible alarm confirmation
Tactile map (multisensory map)
Maps with floor plans supporting navigation and orientation, available on levels 0, 1, 2, 3 and 6
Information presented through touch, sight and sound – the map has embossed print and buttons with audio messages
Family room / quiet room
Located on the ground floor, next to the restrooms
Equipped with a sofa, side table, sink and changing table
Auditorium
Hall on the ground floor
Entrance without thresholds
Door width: 120 cm
Single-wing doors, opening outward
Number of designated spaces for wheelchair users: 2
Cinema-style seating, wooden stairs with lighting and contrasting markings; handrails on the stairs
Stage entrance: three contrasting wooden steps with a handrail on one side; a portable ramp is available
Induction loop available in the first 3 rows
Viewing terrace
Accessible when weather conditions allow
Entrance through wing doors, low threshold, ramps for wheelchair users
Café
Located on the ground floor
Entrance without threshold
Door width: 110 cm
Customer service counter height: 140 cm
Bistro
Located on the 1st floor
Entrance without threshold
Door width: 110 cm
Customer service counter height: 80 cm
Restrooms
Marked, free, accessible to people with disabilities (levels 0, 1, 2, 3)
No Braille signage
Door width: 100 cm
Toilet seat height: 44 cm
Turning space in front of toilet: 134 cm × 146 cm
Grab bar on the left side of the toilet
Foldable grab bar on the right side of the toilet
Transfer space to the right of the toilet: 114 cm × 50 cm
Space for wheelchair access under the sink
Alarm button
Coffee break
Lunch
Networking
COMMUNICATION CARD
The communication card enables understanding between parties involved in the process of exchanging information. It facilitates sending and receiving messages, eliminating language, cultural and other barriers that may occur in traditional verbal communication. It supports both sides of interaction: service staff and the client.
One of the key advantages of the communication card is its universality. Although originally developed as a tool supporting communication for Deaf individuals, its use extends far beyond this group. The card can be used by foreigners who do not speak any language known to us, people using plain language communication, people with speech impairments, as well as preschool or school-age children who are only learning to communicate.
The communication card was designed on an A4 sheet. It contains thematically arranged pictograms with space for a response or clarification of a question. The second side of the card allows free – written or drawn – communication between the people involved in the process.
The card is intended for single-use. Do not hesitate to use it – write, draw, mark or sketch, using it in any way that suits you best.
Before you start using it, take some time to familiarise yourself with all the icons and their layout. Effective use of this tool relies on knowing its structure and the pictograms used.
We developed the Communication Card specifically for the needs of the New Trends in Tourism conference. You do not need to print it; it will be available at the registration desk, also in English.