QNL unveils world’s first innovative Accessible Digital Kiosk
<p>Doha, Qatar: In an initiative that bridges cultural heritage and innovative technology, Qatar National Library (QNL) has launched the Accessible Digital Kiosk, providing people with disabilities a more inclusive experience of the Library’s heritage collections.</p> <p>Funded by the Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation (QRDI) Council, this first and only device of its kind was developed…
Doha, Qatar witnessed the unveiling of the world's first Accessible Digital Kiosk by Qatar National Library (QNL), an initiative aimed at enhancing inclusivity for visitors with disabilities. Funded by the Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation (QRDI) Council, this groundbreaking device was developed in collaboration with Mada Assistive Technology Center.
The kiosk offers a transformative experience of the Library's heritage collections through multidimensional formats like Braille interfaces and tactile representations. For the hearing impaired, it features advanced sign-language content, including Mada's specialised Qatari Sign Language avatar, "Bo-Hamad."
QNL emphasizes that its rich history and cultural heritage belong to everyone, and the Accessible Digital Kiosk embodies this commitment to accessibility and inclusion. Fatima M. Al-Sada, Patron Experience Specialist, highlighted the library's dedication to ensuring all community members can access, learn from, and be inspired by these invaluable collections.
Nada Al-Olaqi, Senior Programme Director at QRDI Council, stated that the council aims to support innovation addressing real needs, and this kiosk exemplifies this through practical solutions with tangible societal value. The collaboration between national institutions and innovators is poised to transform the experience of cultural heritage in Qatar, the region, and beyond.
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