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Enhanced exposure for individuals with disabilities: 'Arnstadt for everyone' provides maps and local town layout

Accessible Old Town navigation chart for Arnstadt unveiled, featuring universally accessible routes. Collaborative effort between able-bodied individuals and those with disabilities led to its creation. Project now progressing into further stages.

Increased accessibility for disabled individuals: Arnstadt introduces comprehensive guides and town...
Increased accessibility for disabled individuals: Arnstadt introduces comprehensive guides and town blueprint

Enhanced exposure for individuals with disabilities: 'Arnstadt for everyone' provides maps and local town layout

The picturesque city of Arnstadt, Germany, is making strides towards becoming a more accessible and inclusive destination for all its residents and visitors. The inclusive city map, a digital tool developed by employees of the workshop at Kesselbrunn and the association "kult-werk inclusive", is at the heart of these efforts.

The map highlights barrier-free paths and provides short hints about accessibility, making navigation through the old town a breeze for everyone. This year, new stations have been added to the city tour, including the Neideck castle ruins, enhancing the user experience.

The inclusive city map, now in its second year, has been a resounding success and is currently sold out. A new edition is planned for next year to cater to the growing demand. The project is unique in Thuringia and the team behind it takes immense pride in its accomplishment.

The "Arnstadt for all" project is supported by the Marienstift Arnstadt and promotes the visibility of employees with disabilities. The inclusive city tours, offered last year and set to take place again this coming weekend, aim to share impressions and stories about Arnstadt.

On Saturday, the city tours will feature interpretation in German Sign Language, while live music will be a highlight at individual stations on Sunday. The meeting points for the city tours are Hopfenbrunnen in Erfurter Street on Saturday and Bach monument on Sunday.

Looking ahead, the project plans to expand the inclusivity mapping to cover the entire city comprehensively. This will include incorporating real-time updates on temporary obstacles, allowing users to contribute data or report issues, and promoting awareness campaigns to encourage wider use among residents, tourists, and city planners.

Insights from the map will also inform urban planning and infrastructure improvements, ensuring ongoing progress towards making Arnstadt a fully inclusive city. For the most detailed and current information, checking official Arnstadt municipal resources or contacting local government offices involved in urban development would provide the latest status and future roadmaps.

Project participant Monique expresses her hope that people will be interested in their work, listen to their stories, and learn about Arnstadt. The inclusive city map is not just a tool; it's a testament to the city's commitment to inclusivity and accessibility.

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