The University of Jaén and the ONCE Foundation have designed an inclusive route called ‘The Renaissance of the South’, which allows universal access to the Andalusian Renaissance jewels, included the World Heritage cities Úbeda and Baeza. This route is part of the promotional actions carried out by the Provincial Council. To design it, they have […]
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CapaCITados: Science in the classroom facing accessibility problems
Under the title CapaCITados, the students of the Atalaya Primary School of the Granadian municipality of Atarfe have tried to pursue its sensitivity towards people with disabilities and the elimination of architectural barriers in the town. The initiative was started by the regional program, ‘Andalucia, better with science’ and has received the 2016 National Master […]
Accessible routes with an app that creates them according to the needs of the user
Researchers from the University of Granada have developed an app that uses artificial intelligence to create accessible routes. It can be downloaded for free and allows users to design walking routes avoiding slopes or stairs, or including pedestrian and green areas. Its name is ProA and it is available on Android devices.
Art for everyone using voice and touch to guide people with visual impairments
Art is for everyone. This is the premise of Kaleidoscope, a non-profit organization in Granada that organizes and prepares guided visits for people with different capabilities. Through audio descriptions and specifically prepared material, they bring the contents of the expositions and museums to people with visual impairments.