The House of Austrian History presents Self-Determined!, a participatory web exhibition focused on the experiences of people with disabilities. Visitors are invited to contribute personal objects, stories, and media to build a collective archive of activism and visibility. This initiative explores the fight against barriers in society while highlighting the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
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This interactive web exhibition explores the history of disability and the ongoing struggle for self-determination in personal lives and broader society. Visitors are invited to contribute personal objects, stories, images, or videos that document experiences of activism, visibility, and the fight against barriers.
The web exhibition 'Self-Determined!' (Selbst bestimmt!) is a participatory project by the House of Austrian History that invites the public to document the experiences of people with disabilities throughout history and in the present day. By collecting photos, videos, and personal objects—such as protest signs, assistive devices, or personal ephemera—the museum seeks to fill a representational gap in institutional memory regarding disability history, activism, and the fight for inclusion and rights. The project aims to highlight the diverse ways individuals have struggled against ableism, discrimination, and barriers in schools, workplaces, politics, and daily life. Through this crowdsourced approach, the exhibition creates an evolving archive of personal narratives that reflect on the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, showcasing personal advocacy, peer support, and the transformative power of art and activism.
This is a digital-only exhibition and is accessible online without any ticket or entry requirement. Contributions can be uploaded directly via the official museum website.
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