The problem identified in the community:
Limited cultural participation
WHERE?
Museums and other cultural environments
WHY?
Causes:
1. Cultural environments are not accessible for all.
2. It is not clear that the cultural participation brings people together, empower people and facilitate social cohesion.
3. Deeply rooted prejudices and stereotypes regarding disability
HOW COULD WE CHANGE THE SITUATION?
Possible solutions:
To mainstream the disability dimension in every cultural policy, process, action, measure and program to ensure the human right of YWwD to full and equal participation as public, employees and/or creators-artists in the cultural heritage, sites, material, services as well as in the modern culture (e.g. by taking measures to develop and exploit the creative, artistic and intellectual potential of YWWD) and in the cultural industries.
„Design for all”. To take measures to ensure both the physical and digital accessibility of YWwD to cultural infrastructures and services, including the communication and information systems.
Foster the cultural capability of YWwD by making available a wide range of cultural activities and providing opportunities to participate actively.
Training for the staff of the cultural industries how to communicate with the YWwD for example: different kinds of disability and different needs, inclusive disability language, etc.
