Taking action on accessibility - Let's Join Hands

Description of the action and objectives

Green Deal action

'Let's Join Hands' is part of an initiative in accessibility in the broadest sense at Reykjavík Art Museum and the City Museum. A project team from the museums is collaborating with diverse groups and associations with the aim of reducing obstacles such as cultural, economic, linguistic, mental, and physical barriers. 

 

Implementation period

Planned completion in the second half of 2022

Status: Completed

Status report on January 1, 2023

The project 'Let's Join Hands' was carried out by the educational departments of the City Museum and the Reykjavík Art Museum, with support from the Icelandic Disability Alliance. The goal was to increase access for marginalized groups to the museums, with special openings, guided tours, and other facilitation to enable disabled individuals to enjoy the museums and what they have to offer to the city's residents and visitors.

Older status reports

Below you can find older status reports with information on the progress of the action since its inception (if you're using your phone, it's better to turn it sideways).

 
Timing Progress description
July 2022

The project 'Let's Join Hands' was carried out by the educational departments of the City Museum and the Reykjavík Art Museum, with support from the Icelandic Disability Alliance. The goal was to increase access for marginalized groups to the museums, with special openings, guided tours, and other facilitation to enable disabled individuals to enjoy the museums and what they have to offer to the city's residents and visitors.

 

 

The actions of the Green Deal are linked to Reykjavík City's policies, which include:

 

Reykjavík City departments: