Short project description (10-20 words): Our project identifies barriers for blind and visually impaired people and develops solutions to improve accessibility and quality of life for those affected.
Thanks to the professional design and moderation by the student team, we were able to analyze barriers for blind and visually impaired people in the Außerfern region and create a basis for future cooperation.
THE CHALLENGE
A key challenge was data collection, as it was extremely difficult or almost impossible to reach blind and visually impaired people due to the sensitivity of the topic.
OUTCOMES
The focus group identified and documented the wishes, current situation and future needs of blind and visually impaired people in “Außerfern”. The focus group created new networks between the BSVT and other stakeholders.
Bianca Steu, Theresa Penker, Fiona Reichelt, Fabienne Böhler
- Study Program: Nonprofit-, Social- and Healthcaremanagement
- Team:Bianca Steu, Theresa Penker, Fiona Reichelt, Fabienne Böhler
- Supervisor(s): Prof. Dr. Wei Manske-Wang
- Partner Organisation: Tyrol Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (BSVT)
- Year project was carried out: 2024
Partner Statement
Thanks to the cooperation with the committed and competent students and our local system partners
system partners on site, we were able to analyze the barriers for blind and visually impaired people in Außerfern. This not only gave us a comprehensive overview of the situation on the ground, but also created a solid basis for future cooperation and initiatives.
The BSVT was able to present its diverse support and advisory services and lay the foundations for increased networking and awareness-raising in the political, care and training sectors. Thanks to the professional moderation and organization by the student team, the event was a complete success and laid the foundation for improving the lives of blind and visually impaired people in Außerfern.
We would like to thank everyone involved and look forward to continuing this valuable collaboration.
Thank you very much!
Maria Kerber (contact person for Reutte; Member of the BSVT board)
Klaus Burger (Managing Director of the BSVT)
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