Orientation with visual impairment

In order to improve orientation within the Festspielhaus and reduce physical barriers, a tactile floor plan was developed that makes it possible for blind people and others to experience the routes and room layout in the foyer and side wings.

Based on these tactile stations, an acoustic guidance system is used, which was developed by Dr Blüher (German Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired) and is now being used for the first time in a cultural institution. An app is used to provide route information for people, which in turn can trigger acoustic signals on over 30 Bluetooth speakers in the building and enable blind people to move around the building independently.