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Making an inclusive future yourself! Information and exchange evening on inclusive makerspaces

Makerspaces stand for creativity, technology and shared learning - but many people with disabilities, neurodiverse people or people with other access barriers still encounter barriers that make active participation difficult. This event aims to change that.

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Date & Time

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Location

Chemnitz, event hall of the Stadtwirtschaft

entrance free

This event is aimed at everyone: makers, initiatives, organisations, professionals, interested parties and those affected. No prior knowledge is required - every voice counts: for an inclusive maker culture!

Together:

  • Challenges and perspectives are made visible
  • Experiences and best practices are shared
  • Concrete steps for more accessibility, especially for the Stadtwirtschaft are developed
  • Rethinking spaces and tools - for more openness, diversity and participation

 

Background: The Stadtfabrikanten from Chemnitz undertook a workshop exploration trip to France in spring with the aim of identifying makerspaces that have experience in the field of inclusion and creating accessibility. Experienced pioneers come to Chemnitz for the workshop, share their knowledge and develop new solutions together with committed local people.

Location: Event hall of the Stadtwirtschaft, Jakobstraße 46, Chemnitz

Registration required via e-mail to: Maik.Jaehne@stadtfabrikanten.org 

 

Speakers

Hugues Aubin, co-founder of My Human Kit from Rennes in France. The FabLab is a human lab, a laboratory, a workshop for people. It invites people with disabilities to become the centre of their own project, i.e. to transform their disability into motivation. They are invited to participate in solving their problem and to put together a team that utilises the combined power of solidarity (All Together), DIY (Do It Yourself) and digital manufacturing (FabLab).

Mario Voigt, CEO of Stadtfabrikanten and founding member, and Babette Sperling (fashion designer) have been involved with FabLab Chemnitzer for many years and talk about the aha moments, inspiration and role models they met on the workshop trip.

Moderation: Maik Jähne, Board of the Association of Open Workshops and SLUB Makerspace team

 

Notes on accessibility :

Assistance dog welcome - it is possible to bring an assistance dog.

Wheelchair accessible. There is a lift. A ramp is available for access to the wood workshop.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us in advance at Maik.Jaehne@stadtfabrikanten.org 

 

The workshop is supported by the Makers, Business & Arts project at the Landesverband der Kultur- und Kreativwirtschaft Sachsen e.V.

A project within the framework of the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025. This measure is co-financed by tax funds on the basis of the budget adopted by the Saxon State Parliament, federal funds from the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media, and funds from the City of Chemnitz.

The project Inklusive Zukunft selbst machen der Stadtfabrikanten e.V. is supported by the Franco-German Citizens' Fund.

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Barrierefreiheit

Barrier-free travel by public transport

Travelling to the venue is barrier-free using public transport.

Barrier-free parking spaces available

Marked parking spaces are available near the entrance.

Barrier-free toilet

The toilet is barrier-free and wheelchair-accessible.

Accessible by wheelchair

No stairs can be expected, a ramp is available if necessary.

Assistance dog welcome

It is possible to bring an assistance dog.

Accompanying person free

Holders of a disabled person's pass can bring one accompanying person free of charge.

Makers, Business & Arts

A key objective of Makers, Business & Arts, a main project of the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025, is the promotion of creative tourism offerings and cross-sector collaboration between industry and creative professionals. The project is being implemented by the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025 gGmbH in cooperation with the Landesverband der Kultur- und Kreativwirtschaft Sachsen e. V. (Saxony State Association of Cultural and Creative Industries).

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