MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –
October 15 marks International White Cane Day. It was established to remind society of the existence of people with disabilities, the need to help them and show solidarity. VDNKh pays great attention to the development of a comfortable environment and inclusive services, including for the visually impaired. There are excursions with audio description, special classes, audio guides and free transport.
In particular, at the Cosmonautics and Aviation Center and the Slovo Museum of Slavic Literature, visually impaired and blind guests can take free sightseeing tours. They are conducted by guides trained in audio description. They help to get acquainted with the exhibits, conveying visual information in words. To register, you must contact the administrator of the excursion department by phone: 7 495 544-35-09 or send a request by e-mail: admin_museum@vdnkh.ru.
Visually impaired visitors can get acquainted with the amazing underwater world at classes at the Moskvarium knowledge center. Applications are accepted at the following e-mail addresses: info@moskvarium.ru orop@moskvarium.ru.
Tactile models help to learn about the iconic architectural symbols of the country’s main exhibition. The VDNKh museum has a copy of the main entrance arch, the Cosmonautics and Aviation Center has a copy of Pavilion No. 34, and the information center in the main entrance arch has a model of the territory and Pavilion No. 1 “Central”.
The Moscow Model pavilion hosts an exhibition of tactile models of six iconic city landmarks: the Spasskaya Tower of the Moscow Kremlin, the Bolshoi Theatre, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the Triumphal Arch, one of Stalin’s seven skyscrapers and the State Historical Museum. Descriptions for all the models are provided in Braille.
The VDNKh Museum and the information center in the main entrance arch have a system of information and orientation in space called “Talking City”. Thanks to it, people with limited mobility, including the visually impaired, can move around independently. Voice prompts help blind guests navigate and find an object of interest using a sound beacon.
Visually impaired and blind visitors can also learn about the history and architecture of VDNKh. with the help of an audio guide. The route runs from the main entrance arch to pavilion No. 34 “Cosmos” and back. In an hour and a half, guests get acquainted with 38 objects, including national pavilions and fountains.
You can enter the exhibition area and the objects located there with a guide dog. A document confirming its special training is required. In addition, disabled people of groups I, II, III, disabled children, as well as persons transporting them, can park for free on the territory of VDNKh. In this case, information about the vehicle must be entered in the Federal Register of Disabled People. In addition, free transport for people with limited mobility runs around the exhibition area from 09:00 to 20:40. To order a car, call: 7 495 974-33-99.
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Please note; This information is raw content directly from the information source. It is accurate to what the source is stating and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.