Senses in Dialogue
A participatory approach to accessibility for the IMMA collection
Off Stream collaborated with the Foundation of the Museum of the Macedonian Struggle and the Modern History of Macedonia to conduct a feasibility study on ensuring equal access to its exhibition content for people with sensory disabilities. This collaboration forms part of IMMA’s wider strategy to strengthen accessibility and inclusion and reflects Off Stream’s commitment to culture without exclusion.
The study focused on access for peorle with partial or total vision loss, as well as for Deaf and hard of hearing individuals. It is grounded in the principles of Inclusive Design and Creative Access and incorporates methods of Participatory Design.
Guided by the core principle of the disability movement “nothing about us without us”, the working group included collaborators with sensory disabilities who worked closely with professionals specialising in Greek Sign Language interpretation, museology, museum education and modern history. The study is presented in both printed and accessible digital formats. It will serve as a guide for the design of programs and interventions to be implemented gradually as part of a long-term strategic plan. In collaboration with IMMA, our aim is to develop solutions that remove barriers and promote meaningful participation in the museum experience for all. The project is implemented with the financial support and under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture, Directorate of Modern Cultural Heritage.
Read the Participatory Study “Senses in Dialogue”
Text in Greek.
Credits
Scientific Responsibility: Οff Stream
General Supervision: Stavroula Mavrogeni, Professor PAMAK, Director KEMIT-IMMA
Supervision, Coordination, Museological Guidance: Athina Pavlidou, Philologist-Museologist, Cultural Manager, IMMA Director
Research & Writing: Stela Anastasaki, Art Historian-Archaeologist and Christina Vlachou, Cultural Manager
Scientific Support – Museological Accessibility: Chara Kanari, Associate Professor TEPAE AUTH
Scientific Support – Accessibility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing & Greek Sign Language Interpretation: Spiros Kouzelis, certified GSL interpreter
Focus Group: Matina Dritsa, Rafailia Kaklimani, Dora Moirasgenti, Fani Tsikoura
Graphic Design: Mariza Tsakona
Photography: Hichem Merouche
