AccessibleEU Belgium - Bruges: Building bridges between heritage and inclusion. Discover accessible heritage in Bruges. (24-NW-BE-01)

Establishing collaboration between the sectors of immovable heritage and accessibility is not always straightforward in practice. That's why these site visits will bring together different target groups to network and to showcase the success factors contributing to accessible heritage projects. Participating experts will share their insights and demonstrate them on various locations in Bruges.

Details on the event:

• Format: Onsite
• Type of event: Networking
• Language: Dutch
• Accessibility information: 
  • Sign interpretation if needed.
  • Personal assistance if required via volunteers. 
  • The Gruuthuse Museum currently lacks wheelchair accessibility. Our aim is to showcase a positive example of a museum designed to cater to the needs of blind and visually impaired individuals.
  • The construction site of BRUSK is not wheelchair accessible. Please bring safety shoes (safety helmets are provided). 
• Specific information:
  • Tuesday, June 25, 10:00 -12:00 AND 13:30 - 15:30: There will be different guided site visits: City walk, visit of the Gruuthusemuseum, visit of the construction site of BRUSK, visit of the Music Conservatory. 
    • Where: More Information about the visits and on the starting location of the tours can be found on the Inter website: https://www.vlaanderen.be/en/inter/bruges-building-bridges-between-heritage-and-inclusion/site-visits-bruges-building-bridges-between-heritage-and-inclusion
    • Target audience: Architects, construction industry, product designers, landscape architects.
    • How to participate: registration is now closed. if you want to attend onsite please write to Kathleen [dot] poldersinter [dot] vlaanderen (Kathleen[dot]polders[at]inter[dot]vlaanderen)
  • Wednesday, June 26, 9:30 – 11:00: Guided site visit of the Provincial Court.
    • Where: More Information about the visits and on the starting location of the tours can be found on the Inter website: https://www.vlaanderen.be/en/inter/bruges-building-bridges-between-heritage-and-inclusion/site-visits-bruges-building-bridges-between-heritage-and-inclusion
    • Target audience: Architects, construction industry, product designers, landscape architects
    • How to participate: registration is now closed. if you want to attend onsite please write to Kathleen [dot] poldersinter [dot] vlaanderen (Kathleen[dot]polders[at]inter[dot]vlaanderen)
  • There will be other visits organised, but these are for specific target groups that will receive a personal invitation:
    • Sunday, June 23, 16:00 – 17:00: Provincial Court
      • Target audience: Specific guided tour for people of UIA Architecture for all working group
    • Monday, June 24, 16:00 – 18:00: BMCC Beurs 
      • Target audience: Specific guided tour for people of the Belgian Design for All Network
    • Wednesday, June 26, 11:00 – 16:00: Provincial Court
      • Target audience: Persons with disabilities.