Museums and individuals with visual disabilities: issues of access and education in museums for children with visual disabilities

Abstract

This doctoral thesis is an interdisciplinary study in Museum Education and Special Education which explores the terms and conditions of access for individuals with visual disabilities to museums. The theoretical origins of this study include issues such as the defense of all people’s right for access to culture and education and the recognition that access to culture and education is one of the most important parameters of education and social inclusion. The discussion about access to culture reveals also the role of education and the relationship between education and culture since access to culture is a crucial factor for the education and social inclusion and at the same time the role of education is crucial for access and cultural participation. Considering the role of educational opportunities and choices of access and participation in museums, which are important factors for the shaping of individuals' relationship with the museum, the multidimensional nature of access, the inter ...
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DOI
10.12681/eadd/36292
Handle URL
http://hdl.handle.net/10442/hedi/36292
ND
36292
Alternative title
Μουσεία και άτομα με ολική ή μερική απώλεια όρασης: ζητήματα πρόσβασης και αξιοποίησης μουσείων στην εκπαίδευση των παιδιών με σοβαρά προβλήματα όρασης
Author
Kanari, Charikleia (Father's name: Stavros)
Date
2015
Degree Grantor
University of Thessaly (UTH)
Committee members
Φιλιππάτου Διαμάντω
Αργυρόπουλος Βασίλειος
Γερμανός Δημήτριος
Αντωνοπούλου Αικατερίνη
Νάκου Ειρήνη
Παπαδόπουλος Κωνσταντίνος
Στρογγυλός Βασίλειος
Discipline
Humanities and the ArtsOther Humanities
Social SciencesEducation
Keywords
Individuals with visual disabilities; Access; Education; Museum
Country
Greece
Language
Greek
Description
2 τόμοι (Α' τόμος 376 σ. ; Β' τόμος 105 σ.), tbls., ch.
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