Bergamo 2.

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[BERGAMO:AN ACCESSIBLE CITY?]

Susanna Tentori

University of Bergamo

[DISABLED PEOPLE AND BERGAMO]

Disabled people have to deal with difficulties in their lives Disabled citizens are not included in the social life of the city Although Improvements and greater sensitivity also at governmental level
University of Bergamo 2

[EVERYDAY CHALLENGES]
The city of Bergamo does not have a flat surface, therefore movements can turn into nightmares Eg. citt alta irregular paving can be a problem for people with reduced mobility

University of Bergamo

[BARRIERS AND OBSTACLES]

Physical and architectural barriers

Sensory barriers Narrow sidewalks

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[BARRIERS AND OBSTACLES]

Cars occupy sidewalks and parking spaces addressed to Disabled people

Braille maps and directions are not so spread in the city

University of Bergamo

[PUBLIC TRANSPORT]
Book the service in advance On-board personnel not always trained to deal with disabilities Inaccessible bus stops Stopsnames are exclaimed loudly

University of Bergamo

[CULTURE]

Improvements and attention Museums are not always accessible Lack of dedicated itineraries Rarely braille descriptions But GAMeC sensitive to disabilities

University of Bergamo

[INACCESIBLE CULTURAL PLACES]

San Vigilios castle La Rocca and its historical museum Donizettis house

Others are accessible only if accompained

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[WHAT COULD WE DO TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION?]

Implementation of technlogies that can help disabled to live the city withouth anyone elses help. Eg: 3D glasses or EyeRing

Implementation of technlogies for deaf people Eg: smartphones that translate sounds into writing and viceversa

University of Bergamo

[WHAT COULD WE DO TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION?]

Education to sensitivity Creation of dedicated itineraries Disabled as consultants to solve problems sport?

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