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CASE STUDY
Sasol provides accessibility awareness training to the
staff of the National Museum of Qatar
Across the world, people living with
disabilities constantly face problems
accessing facilities and amenities. To
address this, Sasol established
‘Accessible Qatar’, an initiative that aims
to build an inclusive society where
people with disabilities can access and
enjoy social spaces without any
limitations.
‘Accessible Qatar’ began by providing training
workshops on the importance and benefits of
inclusivity. The National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) was
identified as a suitable partner to pilot this programme.
The NMoQ is a major social and cultural destination and
it is important that staff understand how they can
serve the disabled community better.
Prior to the training, ‘Accessible Qatar’ conducted a
physical accessibility audit at the NMoQ and worked
together with the museum to make it more accessible
to people with disabilities. The NMoQ places people at
the heart of its vision by offering multi-layered thematic
exhibits, interactive storytelling, and tours for people of
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all abilities. The result is a holistic and immersive cultural
and educational experience that shares the story of
Qatar in an innovative way.
Sasol conducted a one-day workshop with museum staff
that included practical advice and information on how to
assist disabled guests and visitors.
This helped NMoQ staff understand the key accessibility
awareness criteria that should be addressed when
interacting with disabled people. The workshop provided
insights about international best practices and different
types of disabilities, and discussed barriers that prevent
inclusion of people with disabilities.
A session on autism and related disorders such as
sensory processing disorder, was facilitated, by Sensory
Souk, a local partner of ‘Accessible Qatar’. This helped
attendees develop a deeper understanding of these
forms of disability.
The workshop also included interactive breakaway
sessions with real-life scenarios and challenges involving
guests with different disabilities. Museum staff had to
come up with practical solutions that would assist these
guests and allow them to have a rich and full experience
at the NMoQ.
