QNL unveils world's first innovative accessible digital kiosk
Qatar National Library (QNL) has opened its heritage collections to people with disabilities through a new Accessible Digital Kiosk that lets visitors touch, read and sign their way through the nation...
Qatar National Library (QNL) has introduced its first ever Accessible Digital Kiosk, designed to make heritage collections accessible to individuals with disabilities. This pioneering device, created in collaboration with Mada Assistive Technology Center, was funded by the Qatar Research, Development and Innovation (QRDI) Council.
The kiosk features a range of innovative technologies, including Braille interfaces and tactile reproductions, to bring over 100 selected items from the Heritage Library to life in accessible formats. For deaf or hard of hearing visitors, the kiosk provides sign-language content presented by Bo-Hamad, an avatar of Mada’s Qatari Sign Language.
QNL's Patron Experience Specialist, Fatima Mohammed al-Sada, emphasized the library's commitment to accessibility and inclusion, stating that the kiosk offers a multisensory way to experience historical holdings. QRDI Council's Senior Programme Director for Innovation Development and Adoption Programmes, Nada al-Olaqi, highlighted the project as a testament to the impact of collaboration between national institutions and innovators, adding that they hope the technology will inspire further inclusive experiences in Qatar, across the region, and worldwide.
The Accessible Digital Kiosk was recently installed at QNL, marking a significant step towards making the nation's cultural heritage accessible to all.
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