This insightful focus tour highlights the significant challenges and triumphs experienced by people with disabilities in Austria over the last century. Delve into their fight for fundamental rights, greater recognition, and equality since 1918. The guided experience reconstructs the narrative of disability rights and social activism, offering a crucial historical perspective. Visitors gain understanding into key milestones and ongoing efforts for inclusion.
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This focus tour explores the struggles for self-determination, visibility, and inclusion of people with disabilities in Austria since 1918. It uses objects from the 'Neue Zeiten: Österreich seit 1918' exhibition to narrate the history and activism of this community over the last century, examining their fight for rights and against barriers.
The 'Selbst bestimmt?!' focus tour delves into the persistent struggles for self-determination, visibility, and inclusion experienced by people with disabilities in Austria, both historically and in the present day. Drawing upon objects displayed in the exhibition 'Neue Zeiten: Österreich seit 1918', this guided tour reconstructs the narrative of disability rights and activism in Austria over the past approximately 100 years. Visitors will learn about the significant challenges faced, the battles waged for fundamental rights, and the key milestones and setbacks encountered by individuals and communities striving for greater recognition and equality.
Registration is required via the contact form, with confirmation sent via email. Inquiries can also be made via email or phone. The tour has limited participant numbers. The tour fee is €4.50 per person (reduced €3.50) plus museum entry, with free museum entry on Thursday evenings from 6 PM to 8 PM. Tickets are available at the museum's ticket counter. Information on opening hours, prices, and discounts can be found on the 'Öffnungszeiten & Preise' page. Tours can be arranged in languages other than German upon request, depending on availability.
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