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In-TOUCH

Increasing Tactile and Oral Understanding of through Cultural Heritage

2023- 1-IT01-KA210-VET-000153881                                       

Small-scale partneships in vocational education and training

This training will have the following specific goals: to strengthen competences related to disability through a bio-psycho-social approach; to develop skills to ensure accessibility to artistic and cultural heritage; to bring the cultural sector closer to the potential of 3D printing and assistive technologies; to enhance relational and empathic competences; and to define clear and assessable learning outcomes that can be used to describe and evaluate professional profiles.

Our goals

01

Disability-related competences

In-TOUCH strengthens disability-related competences through a bio-psycho-social approach, promoting an inclusive perspective that considers the interaction between individuals, context and cultural heritage.

02

Accessibility of cultural heritage

The project develops practical skills to ensure accessibility of artistic and cultural heritage, using narrative methods, multisensory approaches and inclusive mediation tools.

03

3D printing and assistive technologies

In-TOUCH brings the cultural sector closer to 3D printing and assistive technologies, promoting their use as innovative tools to broaden access and multisensory enjoyment of artistic and cultural heritage.

04

Relational and empathic competences

The project enhances relational and empathic competences of cultural professionals, encouraging listening, direct interaction and a deeper understanding of the needs of people with visual impairments.

05

Assessable learning outcomes

In-TOUCH contributes to the definition of clear and assessable learning outcomes, supporting the recognition of competences and the description of professional profiles in the cultural sector.

06

Professional profile enhancement

In-TOUCH brings the cultural sector closer to 3D printing and assistive technologies, promoting their use as innovative tools to broaden access and multisensory enjoyment of artistic and cultural heritage.

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Muo

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KA210-VET – Small-scale partnerships in vocational education and training 

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email@intouchplus.eu

mdeodv@gmail.com

associazioneinvivo@gmail.com

gemy.pardo0@gmail.com

MDE

MDE operates around the world with its workers funding humanitarian projects. Lately the Movement has been engaged in the construction of wells with a public fountain in a department of Cameroon; in providing various aids to the faculty of Medicine in Antsirànana of Madagascar; and in the reconstruction of wells in the department of Nkongsamba, a district of Cameroon. It is a gigantic work carried out in collaboration with Dehonian groups from Canada, Germany, many Italian and foreign parishes and private individuals. So far 211 villages in the district have drinking water service. Only 30 wells with respective fountains are missing for every village in the district to see assured drinking water service. The Movement has been working with a grant from the CEI-Charitable Office on behalf of Third World countries, which is managed by the Italian bishops, and with various contributions for the construction of more than 50 wells and fountains.

Invivo

The cultural association “INVIVO” is an association that spreads the culture of innovation, digital craft design and project culture, in order to broaden horizons and increase people’s knowledge and skills in the field of innovation, design advanced manufacturing and industry 4.0. Founded in 2012 by a group of Designers, Makers and Architects with the aim of promoting and spreading the culture of innovation, design, digital craftsmanship, and project culture, acting as a point of reference in the area for disadvantaged people , unemployed and young people who want to increase their cultural knowledge and work skills, who can find relief and an opportunity to get out of their discomfort in the various facets of design and innovation. The association proposes itself as a meeting place, for aggregation and sharing in the name of cultural interests, fulfilling the social function of training, human and civil maturation and growth, the main activities carried out are social animation activities through meetings, workshops on innovative digital topics , advanced design and manufacturing 4.0.

Muzeum umění Olomouc

The Olomouc Museum of Art is one of the leading cultural institutions in the Czech Republic. It manages extensive collections of fine art from the Gothic period to the present day, which now number more than 185,000 items, with a special emphasis on the Central European context. The institution is known not only for its exceptional architectural heritage, but also for its systematic focus on professional research, education, and innovative forms of presenting cultural heritage.

The museum’s activities are divided into three professional and operational units – the Museum of Modern Art, the Archdiocesan Museum in Olomouc, and the Archdiocesan Museum in Kroměříž –which together create a unique institutional model linking modern and contemporary art with cultural and spiritual heritage. The museum also manages monuments listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The Olomouc Museum of Art has long been actively involved in international projects funded by the EEA and Creative Europe programs, with an emphasis on digitization, education, and the development of the INDIHU Exhibition tool. It is currently seeking partners for cooperation within the Horizon program, focused on applications of artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and advanced
digitization strategies in museology.

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First Meeting Of IN-TOUCH Project

“IN-TOUCH: Increasing Tactile and Oral Understanding of through Cultural Heritage“

We are pleased to officially announce the launch of our new project: “IN-TOUCH – Inclusive Training for Operators Using Cultural Heritage.”
This initiative is dedicated to making artistic and cultural heritage more accessible and inclusive for people with visual impairments, through the development of innovative training pathways and multisensory experiences.

Kick-off Meeting – December 2, 2025:
The project officially began with an online Kick-off Meeting that brought together all partners: MDE, INVIVO, and the Olomouc Museum of Art (OMA). This meeting marked a key moment of coordination and shared vision, laying the groundwork for the upcoming activities.

Project Partnership:
To achieve the objectives of IN-TOUCH, a complementary partnership has been established, with each organization contributing specific expertise:

* MDE, with its long-standing commitment to social and cultural inclusion, will define accessibility strategies and develop training models for cultural operators, promoting an educational approach that values diversity.
* Olomouc Museum of Art (OMA), a leading museum institution in the Czech Republic, will contribute its experience in inclusive education and active involvement of visually impaired individuals. Its role will be central in integrating tactile and narrative methodologies into cultural accessibility pathways.
* INVIVO, a cultural association specialized in digital innovation, will support the creation and dissemination of digital content and multisensory installations. Its expertise in 3D printing and digital technologies will be essential for both training and the development of tactile and auditory solutions for artworks.


Next Steps:
During the Kick-off Meeting, the first operational phases were planned and the roadmap was defined. In the coming months, the project will launch multidisciplinary training activities focused on cultural accessibility, technological innovation, and social inclusion.

We are thrilled to begin this collaborative journey and will keep you updated on future developments, activities, and achievements.

Thank you for supporting the IN-TOUCH project and its mission to make culture accessible to all.