THE IDEA
In the presence of numerous members of the Rotary Clubs of the Lario Group, the service project “What Is Essential Is Invisible to the Eye” was officially launched. The initiative involved equipping the Silk Museum with facilities to make visits accessible to people who are blind or visually impaired.
The project
With this initiative, the Rotary Clubs of the Lario Group put into practice the Rotary theme of the year, “Caring for People with Disabilities,” by supporting the Museum in the creation of audio guides, which can also be used by visitors with hearing impairments, and tactile panels that help both blind and sighted visitors understand the complex process that transforms the silkworm’s cocoon into woven fabric.
The materials are currently available in two languages, with additional European and non-European languages planned for the future. They will also provide support to Museum staff during periods of higher visitor attendance.
In this way, the Museum, which welcomed 11,000 visitors last year, will become accessible and appealing to an even wider audience.
