Molise M.A.C.R.O. Musei, ACcessibilità, Reti Open source

Accessibility to places of culture is guaranteed to all by various international recommendations (UNESCO, ICOM, Council of Europe) and by the Italian Constitution. However, there are several barriers for some types of public, in particular the disabled and children. By the collaboration of various disciplines (museology, sociology, communication, ICT, art), products have been created that allow easier cognitive accessibility. For now, products have been made for the Samnite Museum of Campobasso, to facilitate the visit to: deaf, blind, and children. The products are fully integrated into the normal visit path, so that: 1) they can be used by everyone, even by able-bodied or adult public; 2) that the categories of disabled public do not feel ghettoized in exclusive paths for them. A part concerning the 3D survey of the works in the museum was also implemented, in order to have a 3D database for study, protection and enhancement use. Virtual tours of 5 state museums in Molise were produced, accessible in the museums themselves and in a period of pandemic emergency through internet.
This will be implemented with the identification of other disabilities that have difficulties with cognitive access in museums and in the planning of products adapted to their needs.
The stakeholders are: Regional Direction Museums Molise as creator and coordinator, the University of Molise for product development and the various associations of disabled people for product improvement.