Accessibility for Tartu2024, Cultural capital of Europe - Estonia

 Tartu 2024, as the European Capital of Culture, is committed to ensuring accessibility for all participants, including people with disabilities, families with young children, the elderly, and non-native speakers.

The program includes over 1000 events across Southern Estonia, aiming to provide clear information on the accessibility of each event for different groups.

Tartu 2024 offers various accessibility features to enhance participation:

• The Tartu 2024 website is designed to meet the European Union digital accessibility standard (EN 301 549).
•  The program calendar allows users to filter events by accessibility features, with detailed information included in event descriptions.
• The Tartu 2024 Hospitality Network page region
  enables users to find accessible restaurants, accommodations, and entertainment venues in Southern Estonia using a filter.
• Events feature partial accessibility for groups such as people with intellectual, hearing, mobility, and visual impairments, as well as family-friendly events for those with young children, events in different languages, and pet-friendly events.

Specific accessibility measures at the events include:

• Verbal descriptions and audio guides for visually impaired visitors.
• Sign language interpretation and captions for deaf and hard-of-hearing attendees.
•  Ramps, elevators, and accessible seating for wheelchair users and those with mobility impairments.
• Clear and easy-to-read language summaries of events and performances.
• Designated parking spaces and accessible transportation options.
• Trained volunteers who assist in guiding or otherwise assisting various visitors.

Tartu 2024 also focuses on providing accessible solutions and services at major events, ensuring that people with disabilities can participate as equally as possible. Collaborations with disability advocates and experts are ongoing to improve accessibility. 

In addition to offering accessible events and information, Tartu 2024 provides guidance and resources for event organizers to plan and implement accessibility measures. This includes checklists, mapping tools, and experience-sharing meetings to discuss best practices and challenges in accessibility planning.

More about accessibility in Tartu 2024.   

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Accessible EU is not responsible for the accessibility of content provided by third parties.