Art display titled "The Eye"
In the heart of Germany, the state capital Wiesbaden is hosting two model exhibitions that aim to improve living conditions for visually impaired individuals. The Blickpunkt Auge and Belle Wi exhibitions, located near each other, offer a unique opportunity to explore practical assistance options and learn about barrier-free (accessible) apartment design.
The Blickpunkt Auge model exhibition provides a hands-on experience with aids for people with visual impairment. Visitors can try out various assistive devices such as talking devices, digital magnifiers, voice assistants, and screen readers. This interactive approach helps users understand and explore practical assistance options, including tips from Thomas Sauer, who provides insights on using smartphones with visual impairments.
The Belle Wi model exhibition, an independent offer, focuses on barrier-free (barrierefrei) living, emphasizing the importance of accessibility in apartment design to support independent living for people with disabilities, particularly vision loss. The Department of Social Affairs showcases practical possibilities for designing apartments comfortably and barrier-free, providing valuable insights for those seeking to make their homes more accessible.
These activities are linked to the “Rollende Beratung” (rolling consultation), which likely involves mobile or outreach consultation services related to vision loss and barrier-free design. The Instagram source from Gemeinde Schlangenbad highlights this by showcasing pictures and information about the exhibited aids and consultation services available as part of Blickpunkt Auge and Belle Wi.
For those interested, guided tours for groups at both exhibitions can be arranged by appointment. Citizens can contact the responsible department, office, or the town hall switchboard with questions regarding the Belle Wi model exhibition. No registration is required for either exhibition or the free consultation at Blickpunkt Auge.
The free permanent exhibition Belle Wi is open on Tuesdays from 2pm to 6pm and Thursdays from 1pm to 5pm. Further information about both exhibitions can be found at www.our website.de/belle-wi.
The press office of the state capital Wiesbaden is the publisher of this press release, inviting all citizens to visit these model exhibitions and learn more about how they can support and empower visually impaired individuals in their community.
- The free permanent exhibition Belle Wi, focusing on barrier-free living, also explores the role technology plays in mental health and wellness, demonstrating assistive devices for self-care and fitness-and-exercise.
- In the realm of science and innovation, the Blickpunkt Auge model exhibition highlights the latest advancements in health-and-wellness technology, showcasing how technology can aid and improve the quality of life for those with visual impairments.
- With the aim of promoting an inclusive community, the Blickpunkt Auge and Belle Wi exhibitions in Wiesbaden introduce diverse aspects of living, including the adoption of technology to further support mental health, health-and-wellness, and fitness-and-exercise for visually impaired individuals.
