Module 1 – Accessibility and Inclusion

Topic 1: Identify the needs of people with disabilities

Learning Objective

How to organize accessible cultural events in theatres and museums

Topics

Accessibility and inclusion.

Learning Outcomes

• Knowledge and understanding

  • The learner identifies the needs of visually impaired people 
  • The learner identifies the needs of hearing impaired people
  • The learner identifies the needs of people with intellectual disabilities
  • The learner identifies the needs of people with physical disabilities

• Skills

  • The learner understands the needs of people with disabilities for their participation in cultural events
  • The learner gains the ability to use logical thinking and problem-solving skills within and outside their work environment

• Values and attitudes

  • The learner is able to understand the different needs of people with disabilities.
  • The learner knows how to guarantee equal opportunities for access to cultural events

Topic 2: Skills needed for effective communication

Learning Objective

Topics

Learning Outcomes

• Knowledge and understanding

  • Give clear and sufficient information 
  • Have adequate communication according to the needs of the people 
  • Know how to describe the accessibility conditions and services of the establishment 
    

    Skills

  • All measures to organize accessible events will end
  • Provide clear information about the sessions of the plays and artworks that have audio description and subtitles 
  • Give information on the accessibility conditions of its facilities, as well as on the services
  • The program of the plays and artworks must be available in various formats

• Values and attitudes

  • Properly care for a person with a disability
  • Know what the needs and difficulties of people with disabilities are when it comes to participating in cultural activities and events

Topic 3: Strategies and tips for accessibility to cultural events

Learning Objective

Topics

Learning Outcomes

• Knowledge and understanding

  • Consider and respect the personal situations and needs of clients
  • Accessibility solutions must guarantee respect for people with disabilities.
  • The inclusion of all clients must be guaranteed
  • Accessible web pages and use of technical means.

• Skills

  • The learner makes use of the tools in his/her disposal to facilitate the accessibility to cultural event using clear information and technical means such as audio description, subtitling, sign language and magnetic induction loop
  • The learner makes use of the tools in his/her disposal to facilitate the accessibility to cultural event explaining the accessibility to the facilities
  • The learner makes use of the tools in his/her disposal to facilitate the accessibility to cultural event compiled a basic diagnostic sheet of the accessibility of a museum or theatre.
  • The room must have places reserved for PRM with the appropriate characteristics for
  • Ensure accessibility and good visibility. The itinerary from the entrance to these squares must be fully 
  • Have an evacuation plan that considers the needs of people with disabilities in emergency situation
  • Use of QR codes

• Values and attitudes

  • Visitor service personnel must be sensitized and trained in caring for people with disabilities
  • The learner adapts the museum environment towards optimization for