Building Bridges
at ΕΜΣΤ | National Museum of Contemporary Art, Athens.
On Thursday 10 and Friday 11 of July, in collaboration with the Accessibility Support Academy, we delivered the training programme Building Bridges at EMΣT | National Museum of Contemporary Art, Athens.
The aim of the programme was to train museum staff in mobility and orientation techniques in order to support visitors with visual impairments, through experiential exercises, open discussion and hands-on practice.
As part of the programme, Liberty Guide Dogs also participated, offering valuable insight into the role of guide dogs and the importance of independent mobility for persons with visual impairments.
We warmly thank the staff of EMΣT for their active participation, engagement, and commitment to fostering a more accessible and inclusive cultural environment.
Off Stream is firmly committed to promoting universal accessibility in the cultural sector. Through specialised programmes and collaborations with community members and cultural institutions, we work towards creating environments where inclusive participation is not only encouraged but recognised as a fundamental right.
Organisation, Management, Scientific Responsibility: Off Stream
Training Development & Implementation: Thanasis Sideris, Leia Avraam (Accessibility Support Academy)
Invited Speakers: Giannis Kondraros, Olympia Samiou (Liberty Guide Dogs)
Photography: Kaiti Malli, Melitini Nikolaidi
