Al Museo Diocesano un convegno sull'arte accessibile e inclusiva: intervista a Mauro Salvatore - 8 aprile 2026
·7 min
The episode begins by announcing a conference on April 13th at the Museo Diocesano di Brescia about accessible and inclusive art. Host interviews Mauro Salvatore, the museum's director, who will coordinate the event. Salvatore lists the conference participants: Professor D'Alonso, a national authority on special pedagogy from the Catholic University; Dr. Gabriella Cetorelli from the Ministry of Culture, focusing on museum accessibility; Sister Veronica Donatello from the Italian Episcopal Conference, handling disability pastoral care; and Dr. Paola Severini Melograni from RAI, who hosts disability-related programs. He explains the museum has worked for years on accessibility, starting with removing physical barriers in its 16th-century building. All areas are now accessible for motor disabilities. The museum also made artworks accessible for sensory disabilities, particularly visual impairments, using tactile tables with different textures, colors, and patterns. For hearing impairments, bone conduction headphones are provided. For cognitive disabilities, simplified visual languages help navigation and enjoyment. Salvatore states the museum aims to be a model, believing art benefits everyone but requires specific accommodations for equal access. He notes art impacts well-being through beauty. The conference will assess progress with these national experts. The episode concludes with event details: April 13th, 3-6 PM, at the museum on Via Gaspero da Salò 13, and the website museodiocesano.brescia.it for updates.
