The Ocean is our greatest and best ally in the ongoing fight against the climate crisis, and we must take care of it. However, to take care of the Ocean, it is fundamental that everyone has access to the scientific knowledge and artistic content concerning it, without excluding anyone. Everyone must be involved in safeguarding the planet and have access to the information and tools to do so. Based on these reflections, the educational department of TBA21–Academy has initiated, in experimental form at Ocean Space, Ocean for All, a program involving people both with and without disabilities, in inclusive experiential moments through tactile visits and visits in Sign Language.

TACTILE VISITS

The Educational Department has organized three appointments to explore the exhibition through touch and multisensory experiences. Tactile visits represent a cognitive and relational moment with the artworks (and more), which is important for everyone but fundamental for blind and visually impaired people. Visitors, by appointment, will be guided in building a mental image and appreciating aesthetics.

Participation is free with reservations required, please send an email to education@ocean-space.org.

• Saturday, April 27 2024, 2:30pm, Tactile Visit
• Saturday, June 8 2024, 2:30pm, Tactile Visit
  
  

ITALIAN SIGN LANGUAGE (LIS) VISITS

The educational department has organized a series of three guided visits in Italian Sign Language (LIS) conducted by a mediator together with a LIS interpreter. Sign language visits are closely related to the Abecedarium. The Ocean in Sign Language project, active since 2020 in collaboration with ENS (Italian National Agency for the Deaf), CNR ISMAR, and CNR ISTC (LaCAM Laboratory).

Participation is free with reservations required, please send an email to education@ocean-space.org

• Saturday, June 8 2024, 12:30pm, Sign Language Visit
  

More information on upcoming dates will be provided soon.