The Lanzarote Island Council (Cabildo de Lanzarote) has invested in enhancing universal accessibility at two of its most iconic cultural spaces, the Casa-Museo del Campesino and the Jardín de Cactus, both inspired by the legacy of César Manrique. These initiatives aim to create more inclusive and safer environments for all visitors.
Among the new additions are adapted Batec chairs, which combine a manual wheelchair with an attachable electric unit, transforming it into a motorized vehicle that promotes autonomy and easier movement on various surfaces. These devices are particularly useful for extensive routes or uneven terrain.
Furthermore, both centers now feature caterpillar-track evacuation chairs, designed for safe transport down stairs during emergencies, ensuring the safety of individuals with reduced mobility when alternative accessible routes are unavailable.
The initiative also includes staff training. Employees at both centers have received specific instruction on operating the new equipment and providing appropriate assistance to visitors.
Additionally, the Casa-Museo del Campesino has implemented an auditory accessibility system using Visualfy technology. This tool identifies emergency sounds or announcements and generates immediate alerts through light signals, screen messages, or mobile notifications, improving communication for individuals with hearing impairments.
These improvements are part of the commitment by the Lanzarote Island Council and the Art, Culture, and Tourism Centers (CACT) to eliminate physical, sensory, and communication barriers, promoting a more accessible and secure experience at the island's tourist and cultural sites.
