Co designing inclusive museum itineraries with people with disabilities: A case study from self-determination

Journal title EDUCATION SCIENCES AND SOCIETY
Author/s Karrie A. Shogren, Aldo Caldarelli, Noemi Del Bianco, Ilaria D'Angelo, Catia Giaconi
Publishing Year 2022 Issue 2022/2
Language English Pages 13 P. 214-226 File size 0 KB
DOI 10.3280/ess2-2022oa14611
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In the present paper, after a description of the theoretical framework used to define self-determination, we will describe the importance of structuring a research context that fosters the self-advocacy of people with disabilities. In this direction, a protocol of participatory research with people with intellectual disabilities will be presented in the third paragraph. Specifically, we will expand the procedure to support the creation of accessible museum captions, thanks to the application of Easy-to-Read guidelines.

Keywords: ; Self-determination; People with intellectual disabilities; Easy-to-Read

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Karrie A. Shogren, Aldo Caldarelli, Noemi Del Bianco, Ilaria D'Angelo, Catia Giaconi, Co designing inclusive museum itineraries with people with disabilities: A case study from self-determination in "EDUCATION SCIENCES AND SOCIETY" 2/2022, pp 214-226, DOI: 10.3280/ess2-2022oa14611