Innovative Workshop Center For The Visually Impaired
PURPOSE
It is to help visually impaired and blind individuals to comprehend areas that they have difficulty in animating such as cultural and historical assets, maps, astronomy, anatomy, by using universal design and auditory aid.
In order to create social empathy, an environment will be created where activities can be done with sighted individuals.
It is to become a center where technologies developed for the visually impaired and blind can be promoted and tested.
UNIQUE
Our project, which aims to serve over one million visually impaired citizens, is unique.
OUR PARTNERS
Şişli Municipality, Lions Clubs International District 118 E, Turkish Lions Skills Development Foundation (TÜLBEK), visually impaired education institutions, design firms.
MAIN PRINCIPLES
It is to use the opportunities offered by technology in the fastest and most effective way, and to turn it into a benefit for visually impaired individuals.
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OBJECTS
Çanakkale Martyrs Monument
Çanakkale Martyrs' Monument is a monument that was built in 1915 in memory of Çanakkale martyrs during World War I, located on the Gallipoli Peninsula of Çanakkale city.
Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia is located in the Sultanahmet Square in the Fatih town of Istanbul, in the area called the "Historical peninsula".
Galata Tower
Galata Tower is located in Beyoğlu Şişhane town on the European side of Istanbul. Its imposing body is visible from Eminönü, Karaköy, Kadıköy and Üsküdar.
Göbekli Tepe
Göbeklitepe is the oldest known group of cult structures in the world, located near Örencik Village, approximately 22 km northeast of Şanlıurfa city center.
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Project Stakeholders
Workshop Center Address
Şişli Belediyesi Engelli Koordinasyon Merkezi
Duatepe Baruthane Cd. No:98
Şişli İSTANBUL, TÜRKİYE
