Access to cultural activities

Access Earth

master_admin — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 14:49:11 +0000

Access Earth

master_admin Mon, 02/25/2019 - 21:49

Brief description:

Access Earth is a free platform that allows you to find and rate places by your accessibility needs.

Who would benefit from this:

People with physical disabilities, wheelchair users. People who need to access public spaces such as art galleries and cultural events and need to check out accessibility of the venue beforehand.

Cost:

Free

Link:

https://access.earth/

Function:

Access Information for Wheelchair Users

Access to cultural activities

Travel

Traveling

Warhol Out Loud

master_admin — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 14:37:38 +0000

Warhol Out Loud

master_admin Mon, 02/25/2019 - 21:37

Brief description:

Out Loud is designed to be inclusive of users across abilities. For users who are blind or have low vision, the app is optimized to work with VoiceOver and Dynamic Type. The app also offers in-depth visual descriptions of Warhol artworks. At the museum, Out Loud uses bluetooth low-energy beacons to show visitors stories based on their location.

Who would benefit from this:

Visually impaired but designed to be inclusive across abilities. Could be replicated for use in museums across Europe?

Cost:

Free

Link:

https://itunes.apple.com/cy/app/the-warhol-out-loud/id1103407119?mt=8

Function:

Access to cultural activities

Arts and culture

Signly

master_admin — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 14:32:44 +0000

Signly

master_admin Mon, 02/25/2019 - 21:32

Brief description:

Open the app, point your device at the Signly-enabled printed stuff or barcodes and signed content will appear as if by magic. This smart layer of signed or spoken filmed digital information on the screen of a visitor's own mobile device animates, translates and invigorates their experience by making essential information accessible. Very useful for art and cultural events of all kinds.

Who would benefit from this:

Deaf BSL users

Cost:

Free

Link:

https://signly.co/

Function:

Access to cultural activities

Communication

iRoam

master_admin — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 14:21:04 +0000

iRoam

master_admin Mon, 02/25/2019 - 21:21

Brief description:

Accessiblity to health, education and public buildings. Also art and culture attractions can be a big barrier for many people with hidden disabilities. Whether it is small creative exhibitions, museums or large heritage sites, these venues (and the services they offer) can really help improve the quality of life for people and connect them to the community they live in.

Who would benefit from this:

People with learning and intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, dementia.

Cost:

Free

Link:

https://accesssocial.co.uk/

Function:

Access to cultural activities

On Wheels

master_admin — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 11:16:29 +0000

On Wheels

master_admin Mon, 02/25/2019 - 18:16

Brief description:

The On Wheels app can be useful for wheelchair users in Belgium. The app shows its users a map with accessible shops, bars, venues, restaurants, hotels and parking spaces. When you tap on a location, you get information about the width of the door, height of the threshold and whether there is a possibility to turn. It is possible to personalize the information and as a user you can also share your own experiences to help other users. The app is free to download and use. In Holland there’s a similar app. Check out www.ongehinderd.nl.

Apps like Wheelmap and Wheelmate can be used in many countries, but risk getting outdated pretty fast. Apps kept up to date by local volunteers are more accurate but have a limited range.

Who would benefit from this:

Wheelchair users

Cost:

Free

Link:

https://itunes.apple.com/be/app/on-wheels/id975254930?mt=8

Function:

Daily tasks

Travel

Access to cultural activities

Talking Tuner

master_admin — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 17:34:14 +0000

Talking Tuner

master_admin Sat, 02/23/2019 - 00:34

Brief description:

HotPaw Talking Tuner is a hands-off, sound-activated, talking, chromatic, musical instrument tuner. It talks to tell you if your instrument is in tune or not; so you don't even have to look at it or touch the display. Talking Tuner uses speech synthesis, and works with or without VoiceOver being enabled.

Talking Tuner will listen for a note to be played, and then, after waiting for the end of the sound (so as not to talk over it), will speak the note name, and how many cents sharp or flat the end of the note is estimated to be.

Who would benefit from this:

Musicians who are blind

Cost:

Free

Link:

https://itunes.apple.com/be/app/talking-tuner

Function:

Access to cultural activities

GalaPro

master_admin — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 17:29:04 +0000

GalaPro

master_admin Sat, 02/23/2019 - 00:29

Brief description:

GalaPro allows you to easily connect with the cultural world by providing subtitles on your mobile device. Designed for live shows, the app synchronises live with the show you are attending and is designed to not disturb the rest of the audience.

The app is for everyone - people who need translation or just feel more comfortable to watch the show with English subtitles. It is for people with disabilities who want to enjoy subtitles in their preferred language and also for tourists and travellers who want to connect to theatre, opera cinema and culture anywhere in the world.

Who would benefit from this:

Everyone

Cost:

Free

Link:

http://www.galapro.com/

Function:

Access to cultural activities

Greta

master_admin — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 17:16:34 +0000

Greta

master_admin Sat, 02/23/2019 - 00:16

Brief description:

Greta plays audio descriptions and subtitles for a better and more fun movie experience.

The app was specifically developed for all that want to independently use an accessible movie version. Greta whispers the spoken film description for blind and visually impaired people, as well as the subtitles for deaf people.

Who would benefit from this:

People who are deaf

Cost:

Free

Link:

https://itunes.apple.com/be/app/greta

Function:

Access to cultural activities