DisABILITIES Civic LAB
DisABILITIES Civic LAB is an online compendium of scenarios build by YWwD in those workshops in Romania, Greece and Spain. In this way young women with disabilities are co-creators of an innovative tool that could be used as a source of inspiration for other vulnerable women. Compedium has 2 main parts:

a) 14 scenarios build by YWwD;

b) apart from these scenarios based on the real obstacles/problems of YWwD, the compendium also contains the practical guidelines for practitioners: what means a scenario, how to build one, what elements to include, what techniques can be used, tips to increase the level of involvement of young people in the construction of a scenario.

Scenario 3

Limited cultural participation

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.

Date: 5 March, 2024
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