SenseAble Culture

Empowering Participation of Persons with Sensory Disabilities in Culture

Project description

SenseAble Culture addresses the lack of resources and training in cultural institutions—specifically in rural and underserved areas—that hinders accessibility for persons with sensory disabilities,. By adopting Universal Design and Human-Centred Design principles, the initiative aims to equip cultural workers with the skills to create accessible physical and digital environments, ensuring compliance with European accessibility standards.

Project objectives

The project aims to achieve three general objectives:

  • Enhance Accessibility: Equip cultural workers with the knowledge and skills to apply Universal Design principles, fostering inclusive and user-friendly cultural environments.
  • Foster Participation: Ensure that persons with sensory disabilities can autonomously and meaningfully participate in cultural life and contribute to decision-making processes within cultural institutions.
  • Advocate for Policy: Advocate for embedding accessibility into long-term cultural and tourism planning, specifically to secure resources for small, rural, and underserved institutions.

Project results

The project will produce several concrete resources and events:

  • “Culture for All” Guide: A comprehensive guide to Inclusive Design for cultural spaces.
  • Self-Assessment Checklist: A digital tool for pre-planning cultural accessibility, covering facilities, staff competencies, and websites.
  • Online Learning Course: A self-directed course for the cultural sector focused on digital and accessibility competences.
  • Accessibility Toolkit: Downloadable practical resources for implementing accessibility strategies.
  • Online International Roundtable: A cross-border discussion platform for cultural institutions, persons with disabilities, and policymakers.
  • Advocacy and Inclusive Collaboration Guide: Tools to improve collaboration between cultural workers and the disability community.
  • Policy Briefs: Recommendations for policy changes at local and national levels.
  • National Experiential/Sensory Events: Interactive events co-created with persons with disabilities to showcase project outcomes.

DETAILS

  • Project Number: 2025-1-RO01-KA220-ADU-000350475
  • Start Date: 2025-11-01
  • Date of Completion: 2027-10-31
  • Category: Education
  • Project Sector: ka2-cooperation-partnership-adult-education
  • Project Topic(s): Accessibility & Inclusion, Cultural Heritage & Art, Digital World, Social Inclusion

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