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RESEARCH PAPER
Accessibility Implementation in Public Cultural Institutions: An Opportunity or a Legally Imposed Necessity?
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Wydział Zarządzania i Komunikacji Społecznej/ Instytut Kultury/ Zakład Zarządzania Kulturą, Uniwersytet Jagielloński, Polska
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Instytut Kultury, Uniwersytet Jagielloński, Polska
These authors had equal contribution to this work
Submission date: 2023-06-01
Final revision date: 2023-09-29
Acceptance date: 2023-10-05
Online publication date: 2024-09-16
Publication date: 2024-09-16
Corresponding author
Agnieszka Konior
Wydział Zarządzania i Komunikacji Społecznej/ Instytut Kultury/ Zakład Zarządzania Kulturą, Uniwersytet Jagielloński, Łojasiewicza 4, 30-348, Kraków, Polska
Wydział Zarządzania i Komunikacji Społecznej/ Instytut Kultury/ Zakład Zarządzania Kulturą, Uniwersytet Jagielloński, Łojasiewicza 4, 30-348, Kraków, Polska
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ABSTRACT
This article is the result of research on accessibility of cultural institutions in Małopolska Region in Poland. The aim of the article is to determine how the legal system solutions introduced in Poland translate into practical management activities within cultural institutions.. The researchers have carried out an analysis of the existing data, focus group interviews and questionnaires among cultural institutions in Małopolska. Although the analysed case is Polish, its purpose is toit presents the examples of implementing accessibility that may inspire other cultural institution, including those based abroad.
The text addresses the impact of legislation on the implementation of accessibility, the role of organizers and coordinators of accessibility, and the issue of managing the entire process. It analyzes the barriers that organizations face and the factors that influence accessibility. One of the most important conclusions of the research is that – besides financial aspects – sensitivity, openness and networking are crucial. The article concludes with concrete recommendations aimed at improving the effectiveness of actions taken in this area.
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