Open to everyone? Why inclusion often falls foul of invisible barriers.

How museums, local authorities, educational institutions and leisure facilities need to think differently today

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Thu, 05 Nov

Short description

Many museums, educational institutions and public spaces see themselves as open to everyone. Yet neurodivergent people are often left out. This talk will show how neuroinclusion begins even before a visit and how participation can be made a reality.

Description

Public institutions are increasingly investing in accessibility. Nevertheless, many neurodivergent people – for example, those on the autism spectrum, with ADHD or sensory processing differences – continue to face barriers to participation. These barriers are often invisible: sensory overload, a lack of orientation, unpredictable routines or the absence of quiet spaces can lead people to cut short a visit or decide against it altogether beforehand.

This talk explores neuroinclusion from a practical perspective and demonstrates why genuine participation does not begin at the front door. It demonstrates how orientation, respite and spaces to retreat can be provided in places such as museums, educational or leisure facilities.

The aim is to provide food for thought and practical approaches that can make public spaces accessible and enjoyable for more people.

Notice

The program in the EXHIBITOR-FORUM will be translated into English or German by Video.Taxi AI. You have two options to follow the translation on site:

1. transcribed translation on your cell phone:
You can access the automatic translation in text form directly on your smartphone via the Video.Taxi website. If you have headphones, you can also follow the translation via them.

2. Translation via headset (beta version):
Headsets are available for translation as sound. Please contact our colleague at the headset issue desk.

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Event Location

EXHIBITOR-FORUM  (4, G10)

Exhibitors