Accessibility info
Arrival & Entry
The space is located in Mäkelänkatu 52 A 00510 Helsinki.
Public transportation:
- • Trams 1 and 7, stops Mäkelänrinne (distance 150m) and Hattulantie (distance 250m)
- • Tram 9, stop Jämsänkatu (distance 450m)
- • Buses (e.g. 600, 611, 643K, 66, 65, 61) from Hattulantie bus stop (distance 250m)
- • Mäkelänkatu construction work might impact arrival and accessibility e.g. uneven crossings on the street
The space is unfortunately not physically accessible to all people who use mobility aids. The space is in the top floor of a building and while there is an elevator in the building, the last few meters to the space itself have a staircase. If you need information and/or support with accessing the space, contact us and we can together plan the visit. To access the building, there is a garage door with a threshold of 20cm (door width 95cm), but if needed, we can open the door up completely
- • Building door width is 85cm, with a threshold of 3cm
- • Three steps (width 150cm, height 19cm) from the front door to the elevator
- • Elevator size is 77cm x 110cm, door width 77cm, buttons height 130cm
- • Nine steps (width 150cm, height 17cm) from the elevator to the Iso Tila space
- • Iso Tila door: width 95cm, 150cm if opening the side door; threshold 3,5cm
The building doors are generally locked; we will publish details on how to get in to the building and the space per each event. Outdoor shoes should be left inside the space when arriving. Service animals are welcome to our events.
The space
The space is a big open space with a small open kitchen and space to hang out. In addition there are two smaller rooms, rooms for Meidän Sali gym use, and toilets. There is space to move around with mobility devices. There are no level changes in the space. If needed, ask us for a more detailed floor plan.
Furniture in the space
The open space includes a sofa with a seat height of 40 cm. Chairs are of standard measurements with no armrests. Tables are provided at a height of 74cm and 76 cm. Furniture can be moved around in the space freely.
Toilets
There are no accessible toilets in the space. A total of three gender-neutral toilets are available.
- • A singular toilet room, with a door width of 55cm and threshold of 3,5cm. It’s a narrow space, with sink to wall space of 50cm. Sink level 80cm. No emergency wire/call system.
- • A toilet room with two toilet stalls. The room door width is 55cm and threshold 3,5cm. Stall doors width is 60 with no thresholds. Sink level 80cm. No emergency wire/call system. Both toilets have some hygiene and period products for free use.
Sensory considerations
The space mainly has fluorescent general lights. One meeting room has a spotlight fixture. The fluorescent lights can be turned off from some of the open space if needed. There is a sound system in the open space and music might be played. The space doesn’t have a hearing loop system. Please avoid using perfumes completely when coming to the space. The different rooms of the space can be adjusted according to visitors’ sensory needs.
Emergency & safety
There are no accessible emergency exits.
Our accessibility commitment
We are committed to making the space and our events as accessible as possible for different user groups. If you need assistance with the accessibility information or in accessing the space, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email: isotilahki@riseup.net