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FIRST EXCURSION IN EASY LANGUAGE

Published on: 11.09.2022

The presentation of the first excursion in easy language in Belarus took place in the Baranovichi Museum of Local Lore. The project was implemented thanks to the public organization "Belarusian Association for Assistance to Disabled Children and Young Disabled", the Baranovichi Museum of Local Lore, secondary school No. 13 with the support of the city executive committee.

– Easy language is one of the tools for creating a barrier-free environment. Initially, it was intended for people with intellectual disabilities who have difficulty reading and understanding the text, - said Veronika Kovaleva, an easy read specialist Guide pa zhytsi / NGO "BelAPDIiMI".

– But today the target group of its application has expanded significantly. It will be useful for people with dementia, those who have suffered a stroke or brain injury, as well as foreign tourists, refugees, students of auxiliary schools and integrated classes.

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