Accessibility of Brightlands Chemelot Campus
On this webpage, you will find information about the accessibility of Brightlands Chemelot Campus, located at Urmonderbaan 22 in Geleen. The campus is accessible by car, public transportation and on foot.
Accessibility by car
The car entrance is secured by a barrier. One designated accessible parking space is available in the parking garage beneath the center court (Building 200), located next to the lift. The lift can be operated by push button. Other parking spaces on campus are not specifically reserved for people with disabilities but may also be used as accessible parking.
Accessibility via public transport
A bus stop is located about 20 metres in front of the campus entrance. The pedestrian entrance is secured by a turnstile, which can be difficult for wheelchair users. We therefore recommend using the car entrance instead, where access is easier.
UM location building 200
Maastricht University is housed in building 200 (center court) on the 2nd and 3rd floors. Building 200 is the main building of the campus where all facilities are located (reception, catering, service desk, coffee corner, meeting rooms).
Toilets
The building is equipped with three accessible toilets:
- Floor 0: To the left of the reception/desk.
- Floor 1: Behind the lift.
- Floor 2: To the right of the lift.
Access main building
The 2 main exits of the campus are revolving doors, which are not accessible for wheelchair users. However, large swing doors are located next to each revolving door. These have a small threshold, so wheelchair users may need assistance from the receptionist to exit the building.
Accessibility of UM compartments
The UM labs and office areas are easily accessible for wheelchair users. Corridors are wide enough for wheelchairs and other traffic, and all doors have a passage width of at least 90 centimetres. However, in some classrooms, the furniture layout is not always optimal for wheelchair movement.
Lift access & evacuation support
All floors are accessible by lift. In addition, each floor is equipped with an evacuation chair that enables people with disabilities to use the emergency stairs with the assistance of an FAFS officer.
UM location: AMIBM building 001
AMIBM is also located in Building 001, the oldest building on campus (built in 1940). Maastricht University occupies the ground floor of this building.
The entrance can be reached via the walking paths on campus. Wheelchair users are advised to use the entrance on the side of Building 006 (see image with path marked in red). Unfortunately, the other entrances are not accessible due to stairs and narrow passageways.
Accessibility UM compartments
The UM compartment has a long, fairly wide hallway. Some lab doorways are narrower, which may make access more difficult for wheelchair users. A few labs also have small thresholds, but these appear to be manageable in most cases.
Toilets
There is an accessible toilet in Building 001 on the ground floor, next to the entrance to the AMIBM compartment.