Universal Accessibility(Online)
Aim
A broad aim of this CPD is to understand the need, challenges, opportunities and strategies for integrating universal accessibility in Heritage sites.
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Content
The INTACH CPD on ‘Universal Access in Heritage Sites’ is a one of its kind programme designed to sensitize and educate on the problem of universal access for diverse populations in heritage sites as it has been recognized as a global mandate to foster social inclusion. Each heritage site is unique and presents its own opportunities and limitations for universal access for its visitors. Sound knowledge of diverse abilities in visitors and innovative thinking can help to create accessible heritage experiences for all irrespective of the differences, while keeping the historical fabric intact.
We will explore the intersection of Disability and heritage by examining the barriers, user experiences, possibilities, and examples of best practices of access to heritage sites across the world.The exploration shall include hands-on exercises, simulations, and accessibility audit of selected case studies of heritage sites in India. Illustrative solutions to the identified barriers for vulnerable visitors including senior citizens and persons with disabilities shall be discussed for their impact on the heritage fabric on one end and on the other in promoting social sustainability through heritage.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this Master class the participants will be able to:
Empathetically identify diversities in populations visiting heritage sites, their needs, aspirations and barriers restricting their access to heritage sites.
Understand the meaning of Universal access in heritage sites, the legal mandates, challenges and opportunities around it.
Understand concept of Universal Design, its principles and application to create innovative yet unintrusive solutions to improve universal access in heritage sites for all.
Create sensitive and user responsive heritage management solutions that meet the needs of both heritage sites and humanity.
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Speakers
The course will be taught by Prof. Kavita Murugkar, a nationally renowned Universal Access Specialist and PhD in Disability and Heritage, currently teaching at BNCA, Pune.
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Registration Fees
Rs. 1800 + applicable Govt. taxes
[This includes registration charge, delegate packs, any handouts for the course, refreshments, lunches, tools etc.]
Concessional Charges
10 % less for INTACH members and employees
20 % less for students
For any queries and further details, please contact:
Training Co – Ordinator
tra1.iha@gmail.com
Programme Assistant
ihaprogram@gmail.com