Accesibilidd y participación cultural de grupos vulnerables. Manual de buenas prácticas
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The Good Practices Manual presents the outcomes of the international Erasmus+ project ISA CULTURE: INTELLECTUALLY AND SOCIALLY ACCESSIBLE – On the way to equality: culture as a tool for social inclusion and labour integration (Erasmus+ 2022-2-PT02-KA220-YOU-000094042), which focused on Cultural Accessibility and Participation for vulnerable groups. The main objective was to design, implement, and evaluate innovative strategies to democratise access to culture, particularly among vulnerable populations, through a participatory and cross-sectoral methodology.
The project was developed within the framework of a transnational institutional alliance comprising cultural, academic, and social organisations, supported by European bodies. Its aim was to foster inclusive cultural practices through research, training, and the implementation of pilot actions. Success indicators were defined in relation to social impact, inclusive participation, and the transfer of good practices.
The methodological approach unfolded across seven key stages, beginning with the identification of the central problem—namely, the lack of equitable access to culture—and the definition of specific objectives. A collaborative consortium was established, target audiences were identified, and the "5W2H" method was applied to conduct a structured initial diagnosis. Data collection combined secondary sources (literature review, cultural policy analysis) with primary sources (surveys, interviews, and focus groups). Practical methodologies included participatory workshops and co-creation sessions. A detailed timeline guided the progressive development of the project.
The diagnostic phase included a thorough state-of-the-art review of inclusive cultural policies and a benchmarking of best practices in accessibility and participation. Notably, surveys targeted at key stakeholders within the cultural ecosystem helped identify structural, perceptual, and communicative barriers to cultural access. This analysis underpinned the design of context-sensitive and diversity-aware interventions.
The practical phase encompassed transnational training sessions and exchanges among project partners. A training plan was developed for cultural, educational, and social practitioners. Eight pilot projects were implemented in varied contexts: the ISA Game and Similarity Dynamics fostered intercultural empathy; Cultural Impulse and Which is Which? explored identity and inclusion; Five Senses approached access through sensory experience; while initiatives such as Braga25.PT, UBU Explores, and Gallery for All introduced innovations in accessible cultural mediation.
Qualitative results demonstrated significant progress in heritage and environmental education, inclusive cultural programming, and the strengthening of alliances between institutions and communities. The role of higher education as a bridge between culture and both social and labour inclusion was clearly evident, as was the importance of producing accessible content. At the quantitative level, the project documented increased participation from diverse audiences, improvements in institutional perceptions of inclusion, and effective knowledge transfer among the participating countries.
The report concludes that culture, when understood as a right and a tool for social transformation, can serve as a driver of cohesion, equity, and employability. It recommends institutionalising inclusive practices, promoting public policies geared towards cultural accessibility, and consolidating transnational collaboration networks. Furthermore, it advocates for continued evaluation of the long-term impact of the initiatives implemented.
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