empathy exhibit

Wheelchair Race Exhibit

The Wheelchair Race is a powerful blend of experiential learning and empathy-building. It features two wheelchair props and a large screen that immerses visitors in a race through a virtual urban environment filled with obstacles. The exhibit aims to promote understanding and awareness of the obstacles and difficulties that people with disabilities encounter on a daily basis.

The Wheelchair Race exhibit is designed to help visitors step into the shoes of individuals with mobility impairments. By participating in a virtual race filled with obstacles and challenges, visitors gain insight into the daily struggles and hurdles of disabled individuals.

Experiencia del visitante

As visitors approach the Wheelchair Race exhibit, they are presented with two wheelchair props and a large screen displaying a virtual urban landscape. The objective is simple: compete in a race to reach the finish line. However, the journey is far from easy.

Visitors must rotate the wheels of their wheelchair props to move their character through the virtual environment. Along the way, they encounter a variety of obstacles. These include ramps, curbs, and other barriers that simulate the challenges experienced by individuals with mobility impairments.

This hands-on, immersive experience fosters awareness and empathy. Visitors gain a deeper understanding of the physical and social difficulties that individuals with disabilities contend with. The Wheelchair Race sparks important conversations about accessibility, inclusivity, and the importance of creating a world that accommodates the needs of all its inhabitants.

Lecciones aprendidas

  1. Empathetic Journey: Visitors take on the role of a wheelchair user in a simulated race. As they rotate the wheels of their wheelchair props, they navigate through an urban setting. They strive to reach the finish line first while dealing with various obstacles.

  2. Obstacle Challenges: The virtual urban environment is filled with challenges and barriers that mirror real-life obstacles faced by individuals with mobility impairments. Visitors must navigate ramps, curbs, and other hindrances to complete the race.

  3. Awareness and Empathy: Through this experience, visitors gain a deeper understanding of the physical and social challenges that disabled individuals confront. It fosters empathy and encourages conversations about accessibility and inclusivity.

  4. Compromiso educativo: The Wheelchair Race engages visitors in a hands-on and informative experience. The interactive sheds light on the importance of creating a more accessible world for all.

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