Inklusiver Tourismus: Bodenplatten erleichtern Selfies für Sehbehinderte
Was hinter der Idee im belgischen Flandern steckt - und warum sie am Ende für alle Urlauber gedacht ist.
Inclusive tourism initiatives in Flanders, Belgium, aim to make it easier for blind and visually impaired travelers to capture memorable vacation photos. In 24 cities and locations, special ground plates have been installed to assist in finding the perfect angle for a self-portrait and provide auditory information about the site and its history.
The "Selfie for All" concept seeks to make an everyday moment accessible to everyone, according to Visit Flanders, a tourism organization. Collaborating with people with visual impairments and organizations like the Braille League, 50 ground plates have been placed in the ground across these locations, including the Grote Markt in Mechelen, the Grafenburg in Ghent, and the Zwin nature park on the North Sea coast.
Over half are already installed, with the remainder to follow in the coming weeks. Combining haptic orientation with digital technology, these plates utilize the free NaviLens app to identify colored codes at a distance, guiding users through vibrations and spoken instructions on where to stand and how to hold their smartphones to capture the desired view.
While designed for visually impaired individuals, these ground plates are intended for all visitors, as they view accessibility as an integral part of the tourist experience. Flanders, the northern Dutch-speaking region of Belgium, includes major cities such as Antwerp, Ghent, and Bruges.
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