Catalonia - Art and Culture 2018

accessible culture reach everyone Catalonia is one of the most accessible tourist destinations in Europe, with top-level cultural resources being consistently improved every day.

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ulture plays a key role in tourism. In Catalonia, culture has become the main attraction for many visi- tors. Catalonia therefore works to

are offered information on accessible sup- port, sign language for the hearing im- paired, and is one of the first websites signed in three sign languages: Catalan Sign Language (LSC), Spanish Sign Lan- guage (LSE), and International Sign Lan- guage (SIS). The different stages of the Way of St James can also be downloaded to give information to all people on its cul-

description service. All of the seats have a screen in front of them so that concertgo- ers may follow the storyline using subtitles in Catalan, Spanish, and English. On the stage, there is a large LED screen on which the subtitles are projected. At the Teatre Nacional de Catalunya some performances are programmed with audio descriptions for people with visual impair- ments. A list of performances with this fea- ture is updated each season on the web- site www.tnc.cat/ca/accessibilitat. THE WAY OF SAINT JAMES: CATALONIA FOR ALL This is a project which has been developed by the Catalan Tourist Board and has be- come an international standard for the successful implementation of accessibility solutions for people on cultural routes, in- cluding those with reduced mobility. At www.caminodesantiagoparatodos.com , all users

tural and natural resources, on its history, traditions, interesting facts, etc. through Audio-Sign–Guides containing audio de- scription for people with visual impair- ments in Catalan, Spanish, and English, sign language interpretation in Catalan, Spanish, and International Sign Languag- es and subtitles in Catalan, Spanish, and English.

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make Cultural Tourism Accessible to one and all. We are more and more aware that architectural and communicative barriers have to be eliminated so that everyone can enjoy quality holidays and free time. ACCESSIBLE WORLD HERITAGE SITES A large number of the locations classified as World Heritage Sites in Catalonia have made a concerted effort to become more accessible to people with disabilities or people who have impaired mobility. This includes the buildings of the modernista architect Antoni Gaudí. enjoy the Opera and theatre At the Gran Teatre del Liceu , some opera performances are provided with an audio

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the work of antoni gaudí La Pedrera offers visitors a programme called La Pedrera Accesible, which has introduced sensorial resources in the museum itself and in the programme of cultural activities. Amongst other things, guided tours are offered in sign lan- guage, with audioguide transcription, induction loops for hearing aids, and tactile maps in high relief and Braille in the visitable areas of the floor of La Pedrera and models of the building. The visit is also accessible for wheelchair users.

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