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.
Guided tours and workshops in museums that serve to strengthen mental and physical health are also increasingly being offered in Austria.
What if engaging with art were officially recognized as a health-promoting behavior?
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.
From October 3 to 30, 2025, the Gebärdenverse association is organizing an art exhibition by deaf-blind and deaf artists at the Alte WU, Augasse 2-6, 1090 Vienna.
A Zero Project Awardee from Romania shows how innovation and standardization can break down barriers for blind and visually impaired people and make colors tangible.
The Austrian Cultural Forum in Warsaw understands and implements accessibility as an integral component of contemporary cultural work – we have reported on this.
The 19th edition of the International Museum Conference on the Inclusive Museum will take place in September 2026 at the Chau Chak Wing Museum of the University of Sydney in Sydney, Australia.
As of June 2025, the Austrian Parliament has expanded its inclusive offering to include tactile tours.
Accessibility and inclusion are important focuses at the Salzburg Museum – now also in the online collection.
Accessibility is also an issue for Austrian culture abroad.
Cultural participation begins with information – this is demonstrated by the Brazilian NGO Escola de Gente with the app VEM CA, another Zero Project Awardee.