converting an abandoned vehicle repair depot into a modern cultural space for deaf and blind people
Main objective: social rehabilitation and integration of deaf-mute and blind people into modern society, providing equal footing with other citizens
place
Aremkuz (1927 - 2005)
Auto body repair shop providing automotive restoration and repair services
Central Location
project
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Type of cultural institution: "Place of Power" Activities: lectures (foreign experts and sign language interpreters), performances (immersive theatre), stand-up shows (with blind participants), vinyl parties, drawing classes (for deaf people), film screenings Spaces: theatre, creative laboratory (drawing classes, lectures, screenings), cafe, common leisure areas
World Report on Disability - World Health Organisation
Invest in specific programmes and services for people with disabilities
Involve people with disabilities
Increase public awareness and understanding of disability
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) - United Nations C159 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Disabled Persons) Convention -International Labour Organization
Possible sponsors
Regional funds in support of disabled persons "Connection" (Deafblind Support Foundation) All-Russia Society of Deaf All-Russia Society for the Blind (VOS) Ministry of Culture