Ambassadors of Accessible Qatar initiative during their visit to the Museum of Illusions on the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Sasol, the international integrated chemicals and energy company, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote inclusion and accessibility under its Accessible Qatar initiative, supported the newly opened Museum of Illusion to become more inclusive for people with disabilities, and arranged a special visit of the initiative’s Ambassadors on the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3.
A United Nations initiative, The International Day of Persons with Disabilities aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development.
The Museum of Illusions have designed their premises to be suitable for the disabled community as part of their aim to be an accessible and inclusive museum for all people. However, to ensure proper inclusion, the Accessible Qatar initiative conducted an accessibility audit at the museum and supported in having the museum exhibit descriptions to be displayed in braille language to become accessible for the visually impaired.
The Museum of Illusions offers interactive, immersive and fun experience for people of all ages and has become one of the fastest growing education and entertainment places, with locations in 18 cities around the world.
The Doha branch of the Museum opened in September 2019 at the Gate Mall and is currently the only branch which includes braille language for the blind.
Commenting on the visit, Chris Molefe, President of Sasol in Qatar said: “Accessible Qatar initiative aspires to build an inclusive society where disabled people can explore and enjoy more of Qatar without limits. Our ambassadors of the disabled community were pleased to visit the Museum of Illusions and were appreciative of the efforts taken by the management to make the museum’s premises accessible and friendly for the disabled community.”
Ioana C. El Watidy Executive Director at Museum of Illusions said: “One in four families has a disabled member and we want to welcome those members, their families and friends and ensure they have an amazing experience. We are delighted to welcome the Ambassadors of Accessible Qatar to the museum, and very thankful to Sasol and its Accessible Qatar initiative for offering us an accessibility audit and advising us how to become more inclusive.”
