Sarajevo Hosts International Event: Cultural Inclusion as a Fundamental Human Right

BMN hosted training and study visits in Saraevo (22-25 October 2024) as part of the Erasmus+ project “Upskilling HED Students to create transformative cultural experiences for audiences with disabilities“, which brought together experts from five European countries to enhance accessibility in cultural institutions for people with disabilities. The trainings was

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Transforming Access: Inclusive Practices in Museums

Info Museums play a vital role in preserving cultural heritage and educating the public, but accessibility involves more than just physical access for people with disabilities. It encompasses broader aspects that enhance visitor experiences and promote greater social inclusion.  Museums are increasingly removing architectural barriers, using technologies, creating accessible exhibitions,

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“Touching Heritage at the Museum of Mitrovica”: Braille Narratives for Inclusive Discoveries at the Museum of Mitrovica

The project “Touching Heritage at the Museum of Mitrovica” was created to enhance accessibility for visually impaired individuals at the Museum of Mitrovica. With visually impaired visitors often being among the most marginalized groups, this initiative aimed to create an inclusive museum experience by introducing Braille narratives for museum exhibits

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3 persons holding tactile image. 2 of them are blind

Nothing about us, without us

Nothing about us, without us Second workshop and interviews with representatives of the Associations of Blind persons The SHIFT project In the scope of the SHIFT project, supported through the Horizon 2020 programme, the Balkan Museum Network as a project partner, and the Homeland Museum of Knjaževac, as a use

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Improving Accessibility and Inclusion in Cultural Heritage: Gathering Community Insights

Launched in July 2024, the Erasmus+ iNCLUSION project aims to make heritage sites more accessible and inclusive for everyone, particularly people with disabilities. The project has begun with a kick-off meeting and a series of interviews designed to identify key obstacles for individuals with disabilities. With over 150 interviews already

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Enhancing Accessibility in Cultural Heritage: Erasmus iNCLUSION Project Kicks-Off

On June 23, 2024, we kicked off the Erasmus iNCLUSION project with a vibrant meeting led by the TÜBA – Turkish Academy of Science, focusing on making heritage education more accessible and inclusive. This project, funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey and the EU,

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Share your journey of creating inclusive museum experiences

CALL FOR ARTICLES PUBLICATION “INCLUSION IN THE BALKAN MUSEUMS: THE COLLECTION OF BEST PRACTICES” The Balkan Museum Network is preparing a publication titled “Inclusion in the Balkan Museum: the Collection of Best Practices”. The aims of the publication are: (1) to promote inclusive museum practices, especially those that use new

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Accessible museums, galleries and historical sites of the Balkans on one place 

As part of the regional project “Improving the accessibility of museums in the Balkans for people with disabilities”, a Map of accessible museums, galleries and historical sites was launched. Map of accessible museums, galleries and historical sites is the first map of its kind that contains the most important information

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New museum content for improved accessibility

Four Balkan museums improved the accessibility of their work for disabled people thanks to the regional project “Improving the accessibility of museums in the Balkans for people with disabilities”. In the Kikinda National Museum and the Homeland Museum of Knjaževac (Republic of Serbia), the Holocaust Memorial Center of the Macedonian

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Webinar “Innovation in inclusion, small steps toward great museums”

Join a free international webinar with inspiring examples of museum activities that increase access and inclusion of persons with disabilities in the activities of the museum and museum networks.  The webinar will take place on Tuesday, 31 May 2022, 15:00 – 18:00 CET on Zoom platform. Speakers at the webinar

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