Thematic block: INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY

The lecture ‘No money, no time, no desire. Barriers to accessibility’ by Dirk Sorge sheds light on the often invisible obstacles that museums and cultural institutions face when implementing accessibility and inclusion. Despite his many years of involvement as a mediator, consultant and visitor in various museum contexts, Sorge has repeatedly found that it is not only financial and time constraints that make accessibility difficult, but also mental hurdles and a lack of prioritisation within the institutions.

In his presentation, Sorge will report on specific experiences that show how structural problems hinder progress, but also how small successes can be achieved through creative solutions and targeted measures. The lecture will make it clear that accessibility goes far beyond mere physical accessibility and is rather a fundamental question of attitude and the will to be inclusive.

By reflecting on his own experiences and analysing common challenges, but also by highlighting positive examples, the talk will encourage the audience to question existing barriers and find new ways to make their facilities accessible to all.