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PROGRAM<\/span><\/p>\n BEYOND BARRIERS<\/span><\/p>\n the Role of Social Sciences in building Accessibility<\/span><\/p>\n 08.06.2026 – 12.06 2026<\/span><\/p>\n Each participant take part in one main block (15 hours)<\/p>\n A: Accessibility of Public Utility Institutions: Field Research, Analysis of Good Practices, and the Search for New Solutions \u2013 A Case Study of the Silesian Museum in Katowice<\/p>\n B: Inclusive education as a process of change \u2014 new challenges, practices, and paradoxes<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div> In this year\u2019s Summer School, we will collaborate with the Silesian Museum<\/strong>, which will provide a real-life case study<\/strong> on how to address accessibility in practice. The museum is an excellent example of how accessibility can be implemented within a public institution. In addition to being a modern space designed to accommodate people with physical disabilities, the museum has taken accessibility a step further through its \u201cMuseum for Dementia\u201d project. As part of this initiative, the museum has not only adapted its physical environment but has also developed activities specifically designed for visitors with dementia. Our collaboration and visit will enable students to learn about contemporary best practices and draw inspiration for developing solutions that respond to the needs of diverse stakeholders.<\/strong><\/p>\n During our 15-hour thematic block, students will gain hands-on experience<\/strong> with the human-centred design process<\/strong>. We will explore what accessibility means in practice and how different individuals may interpret and experience accessibility in different ways.<\/p>\n The workshops are structured around the Design Thinking<\/strong> process and practical<\/strong> engagement<\/strong>. Through fieldwork (including a visit to the museum), participants will develop empathy, learn observation techniques, interpret data, and generate potential solutions<\/strong>. Students will also have the opportunity to \u201cget their hands dirty\u201d by building and testing their own prototypes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Throughout this process, participants will be supported by mentors who will provide guidance and feedback. At the end of the course, students will develop a low-fidelity prototype and pitch it to the rest of the group. This is a dynamic and practical workshop that goes beyond traditional classroom learning.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Detailed objectives of the thematic block include:<\/strong><\/p>\n Learning how to pitch an idea clearly and persuasively \r\n <\/p>\n More information about the project: https:\/\/inclusiveeducation.us.edu.pl<\/a> \r\n Each participant may also choose one additional workshop (3 hours)<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div> Drawing on concepts of reflexivity and positionality in qualitative and ethnographic research, the workshop encourages participants to explore their motivations, challenges and resources. Particular attention will be given to research involving vulnerable or marginalized communities, where awareness of one\u2019s role and relationships becomes essential for responsible knowledge production.<\/p>\n Through guided activities, collaborative mapping exercise and small-group dialogue, participants will examine their fieldwork experiences, identify sources of support and constraint, and discuss strategies for navigating uncertainty. The workshop also introduces the idea of \u201ccare networks\u201d \u2013 the personal, professional and institutional relationships that sustain researchers throughout their projects.<\/p>\n Participants will leave with practical tools for reflective practice, greater confidence in managing research complexities and new perspectives gained through peer exchange and collective learning. \r\n By taking part, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in interactive, experience-based activities that encourage reflection on the everyday realities faced by people with disabilities and individuals with special needs. You can explore diverse perspectives, engage with innovative tools, and consider how inclusive environments and services can be developed in practice.<\/p>\n If you want to strengthen your empathy and awareness in the context of accessibility and universal design, you too can join this collaborative and reflective workshop setting. It is an opportunity to exchange ideas, experiment creatively, and connect social understanding with hands-on experience in an inspiring and supportive environment. \r\n This workshop reframes accessibility as a fundamental human right, moving beyond the “retrofit” model (Dolmage, 2017) toward proactive Universal Design (Mace, 1985). You will be exposed to practical skills in critical methodology while to identify barriers, and create more widely accessible research. You will learn to design communication that is accessible to not native speakers and people with cognitive, visual, and hearing disabilities.<\/p>\n The workshop focuses on digital accessibility, equipping you with technical tools to ensure your findings\u2014from data visualizations to publications\u2014 can be universally accessed and understood . By applying international standards and technical specifications (WCAG 2.2, EN 301\u00a0549, APA 7 Style), you will learn to dismantle “ableist apologia\u201d (Dolmage, 2017). This hands-on lab transforms academic practice into a commitment to representation and disability justice, facilitating research outcomes that can be both academically rigorous and accessible to the widest possible audiences. \r\n
<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n Main Blocks<\/h3>\r\n
Block A: Accessibility of Public Utility Institutions: Field Research, Analysis of Good Practices, and the Search for New Solutions \u2013 A Case Study of the Silesian Museum in Katowice<\/h3>
\u0141ukasz \u0141ata (HPI d-school, University of Potsdam, Germany), Magdalena Christ (Univesity of Silesia in Katowice, Poland)<\/h3>\r\n
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Block B: Inclusive education as a process of change \u2014 new challenges, practices, and paradoxes<\/h3>
Salom\u0117ja Karasevi\u010di\u016bt\u0117 (Kauno Kolegija Higher Education Institution, Lithuania), Tomasz Kasprzak (University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland)<\/h3>\r\n
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Additional Workshops<\/h3>\r\n
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Workshop 1: My Research Journey Revisited: Researcher Reflexivity and Care Networks in Fieldwork<\/h3>
dr Zuzanna Neuve-\u00c9glise<\/h3>\r\n
Workshop 2: Immersed in Disability \u2014 Living Lab Workshops<\/h3>
Dr hab. Grzegorz Gawron, Prof. U\u015a<\/h3>\r\n
Workshop 3: ``Crip-proof`` your methodology and improve the accessibility of your academic publications<\/h3>
mgr Anna Nawrot<\/h3>\r\n
Workshop 4: Beyond Vision and Sound: Exploring Sign Language in d\/Deaf Communication<\/h3>
dr Tomasz Kasprzak<\/h3>\r\n