Eleventh International Conference on The Inclusive Museum

Abstract

This project focuses on inclusive processes and accessibility as drivers to generate knowledge and well-being for people with Special Educational Needs (SEN). In particular, the study takes care of the accessibility of information, proposing adaptations to the information that can be used by people with intellectual difficulties. The main aim is to implement a series of educational actions aimed at improving the experiences of museum communication (e.g. introduction of strategies to facilitate reading; Augmented and Alternative Communication). Through a mixed-method study design we will evaluate the impact of these educational actions on learning and socialization processes. The study contributes to our understanding of communication, learning and socialization needs of people with SEN in the context of museums. It also enables wider access to cultural heritage by increasing the inclusion of user communities.