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Thessaloniki Film Festival Improves Accessibility
The Thessaloniki Film Festival made significant strides in accessibility for disabled individuals, improving venues and including disabled hosts in the opening ceremony.
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Spyros DantanidisGrigoris ChrisikosOrestis AndreadakisAntonis RellásLina Mendoni
- Who collaborated to make the festival more accessible?
- The improvements were a collaborative effort between the festival's artistic director, Orestis Andreadakis, and the Movement of Disabled Artists. They worked together to create a more inclusive environment.
- What challenges remain regarding accessibility at the festival?
- While progress has been made, challenges remain in ensuring full accessibility in all areas of the festival and beyond. There's still work to do to make public spaces fully accessible for people with disabilities.
- What specific features were included in the accessibility upgrades?
- The accessibility upgrades encompass a wide range of features, such as handrails, subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, and audio descriptions for the visually impaired. These changes aim for broader inclusion.
- What was significant about the opening ceremony of the 65th festival?
- The opening ceremony of the 65th festival featured two young disabled hosts, Spyros Dantanidis and Grigoris Chrisikos, who advocate for greater visibility of persons with disabilities. Their participation highlights the festival's commitment to inclusion.
- What accessibility improvements were made at the Thessaloniki Film Festival?
- The Thessaloniki Film Festival has significantly improved accessibility for disabled individuals. This includes installing ramps, elevators, and other adaptive equipment in various venues.