On 16th November, 2024 - Saturday, our Founder and President Mr. Abhishek Shahi and the Co-founder & Secretary Ms. Deepika Shahi along with Ms. Fanny Collado - the President of Expedición Solidaria as well as the Directora de Área, Generación Espontánea Design Factory - UPV met with Danny. Then, they visited to Museo Tiflologico, situated in Madrid, Spain.
This is a unique and inclusive museum operated by the Spanish National Organization for the Blind (ONCE). Founded in 1992, the museum is designed to provide a tactile and sensory experience, making it particularly accessible for visitors with visual disabilities. Its name, "Tiflológico," comes from the Greek words "typhlos" (blind) and "logos" (study or discourse), reflecting its focus on accessibility and sensory learning. The special thing about this museum is that it provides descriptions in braille, audio guides, and materials suitable for all visitors.
National Section:
At first, our Founders visited national section where they touched a tactile replica of the Lady of Elche (La Dama de Elche), a famous Iberian sculpture, celebrated for its intricate headdress and detailed craftsmanship. Then, they touched the tactile prehistoric cave paintings, from the famous Cave of Altamira, located in Cantabria, Spain.
Then, they observed all the accessible 3D Maquetas (Models) of national and cultural heritages and monument from Spain including the Alhambra of Granada, Cathedral of Santiago, Tower of Hercules, Burgos Cathedral, El Escorial Monastery, Sagrada Familia, Roman Aqueduct of Segovia, La Giralda and Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba.
International Section:
After completing the National section, our Founders went to the International section where they discovered accessible 3D Maquetas (Models) from the different part of the world including The Eiffel Tower, The Statue of Liberty, The Taj Mahal, The Great Wall of China, The Parthenon, The Colosseum, The Pyramids of Giza, and The Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament (London, England).
Historical Section:
Climbing down the stairs, our Founders visited to Historical Section where they observed variety of antique Braille typewriters, books, educational tools, and other objects that showcase the evolution of Braille and the tools that have been used by individuals with visual disabilities throughout history. It also highlights the technological advancements that have empowered persons with visual disabilities, as well as the significant contributions made by figures like Louis Braille, who invented the Braille system.
Section of artworks by Artists with Visual Disabilities:
The final destination for our Founders to explore was artworks by Artists with Visual Disabilities in the museum. One by one, they observed and touched the creations placed in the section including "Mujer Abstracta" (Abstract Woman) by José Luis Gómez, "Paisaje Texturizado" (Textured Landscape) by Rosa María Rodríguez, "Esculturas Abstractas" (Abstract Sculptures) by Francisco Javier Pérez Canto, "Pinturas Texturadas" (Textured Paintings) by Vicente Romero Redondo, "Escultura Táctil" (Tactile Sculpture) by José Royo, and "Silla de Ruedas" (Wheelchair) by Manuel M. Rodríguez.