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Zwei Hände halten ein braun-weiß gepunktetes Geschenk mit einer goldenen Schleife

A good deed decorates the tree – with gifts from Caritas.

The Christmas season is an emotional and financial challenge for many people in need.

Eine Frau im Rollstuhl wird von einer Tänzerin an den Händen gehalten, umringt von weiteren Darstellern auf einer beleuchteten Bühne

New inclusive dance theatre at Salon Stolz in Graz

The new dance theatre piece „Pop-Up-Garden“ recently premiered at Salon Stolz in Graz – a poetic piece for children and adults about courage, friendship and the power of new beginnings.

Fünf Personen präsentieren stolz eine Urkunde und einen Pokal vor einer BhW-Niederösterreich-Wand

The Beethovenhaus Baden receives an award for the project “Sound without Borders”

For the seventh time, the BhW Lower Austria, a training institution for adults, honored the winners of the “Model Accessibility” competition at a celebratory event.

Eine Frau hält vor Publikum einen Vortrag auf einer Bühne vor einer Leinwand mit einem historischen Gebäude

Seated tours through Esterhazy Palace

Esterhazy Palace has come up with an innovative idea: “Seated tours” are now available for people with limited mobility.

Begrüntes Riesengesicht mit einem Wasserfall aus dem Mund in den Swarovski Kristallwelten vor Bergkulisse

New addition to the guide: The Swarovski Crystal Worlds

Swarovski Crystal Worlds is a unique destination in Tyrol, transporting visitors to a world of wonder with art installations, breathtaking cabinets of wonder, and the enchanting park with its sparkling carousel.

Drei Personen in schwarzen TShirts zeigen fröhlich Handzeichen vor grauem Hintergrund

The Austrian Sign Language (ÖGS) is celebrating its birthday!

On September 1st, 20 years ago, Austrian Sign Language (ÖGS) was officially incorporated into the constitution, thus making a significant contribution to the equality of deaf people in our society.

Weltkarte mit in Grün markierten Ländern in denen die geshortlisteten Projekte beheimatet sind, in der Mitte ein graues Feld mit Zero Project Shortlist Badge 2026 und der Aufschrift „Shortlist 2026“

Zero Project Shortlist 2026: 13 inclusive art initiatives from 3 continents

For the first time, the Zero Project Call for Nominations 2026 (#ZeroCall26) will recognize inclusive art initiatives as a separate category. Thirteen projects from Europe, North America, and South America have made the shortlist.

Eine Hand hält eine schwarze Tafel mit einer taktilen Abbildung der Glasflächendach-Decke im historischen Plenarsaal

Democracy up for grabs: tactile tours of the Austrian Parliament

As of June 2025, the Austrian Parliament has expanded its inclusive offering to include tactile tours.

Der MAK Guide ermöglicht es, das Museum für angewandte Kunst in Wien hörend zu erleben.

Digital accessibility by law from June 2025, also for art and culture

The Accessibility Act (BaFG) will come into force in Austria on 28 June 2025.

Weiße Totenmaske und historische Gegenstände in einer Glasvitrine eines Museums

Sound without borders: The Beethovenhaus Baden raises awareness of deafness

The Beethovenhaus Baden, a new addition to the museums in the Museumsguide inclusive, launched an inclusion project on the topic of deafness in April, which will continue in the summer.

Accessible payment – a technological innovation

Our partner Mastercard has launched a technical innovation for visually impaired people.

Buchcover von Museums Guide inklusiv von Doris Rothauer mit dem roten Stempel Gewinnspiel

Participate and win!

Martin Bruno Walther, journalist and active on social media under #martinbrunorollt, is an enthusiastic reader of the guide and is once again giving away a few copies of the new edition on his Facebook page.

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