Breweries, wine makers and other manufacturers and craftspeople are finding new interactive and multisensorial ways to bring their story to a more diverse audience. I’m looking for good practices in this type of accessible experiences. Any tips? What makes them stand out?
Josh Grisdale4 Comments-
I visited a sake brewery and fruit farm in northern Japan a few years back. It turned out that because they need to push around heavy carts and barrels all day, they already had ramps! So, there was no need to adapt much in that area. However, when drinking is involved, it is always good to have an accessible toilet ready!
Here is a bit more info:
https://www.accessible-japan.com/making-the-skies-of-yamagata-accessible-to-all/ -
@andycoombs anything in Fukushima?
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Thank you for the good examples. A couple of weeks ago, I visited a textile museum (so, absolutely not alcohol related). Texture in Kortrijk combines wheelchair accessibility with layered takes on the subject, using audiovisual content, interactive elements, text and real-life examples, appealing to all senses. Whether you want to have a general idea of the story or dive into specific details, it was all presented in a barrier-free way.
The challenge for many smaller or older settings is to disclose the story in a multi-layered and multi-sensorial way, while maintaining enough authenticity. For a brewer’s country like mine, the question comes specifically from that side, but I’m sure that your examples from similar contexts will be helpful.
