Accessibility as a key enabling knowledge for enhancement of cultural heritage

How can the topic of accessibility enhance the value of cultural heritage? This book aims at overcoming the traditional relationship between accessibility and disability. Pointing to the core of the question, the volume represents a cultural and operative tool to expand human freedom and the opportunity for all, to give a direct and personal contribution to the growth of society.
The diverse geographical, social and cultural background of the contributors adds a broader insight into the topic. Different visions are brought together in order to raise the awareness of the importance of accessibility as a key strategy for building a truly inclusive society. The texts address a large audience of professionals, scholars and students who are dealing with topics related to the design and management of accessible spaces, goods and services, with particular reference to those in the cultural heritage, museum and tourist sectors.
Heritage is important for everybody. Therefore, it should not be denied to anyone.

Alberto Arenghi Civil Engineer, Associate Professor of Building Technology at the University of Brescia. He is Director of the Interdepartmental Laboratory brixia accessibility lab. Accessibility to Cultural Heritage&Wellbeing (University of Brescia).
Ilaria Garofolo Civil Building Engineer, Full professor of Building Technology at the University of Trieste. She teaches Inclusive and Universal Design and develops research projects in the field of accessibility to cultural heritage.
Oddbjorn Sørmoen Art Historian, he currently works for the KA Norwegian Association for Church Employers, but previously for the Directorate for Cultural Heritage, Norway, and English Heritage. He has worked extensively with accessibility to cultural heritage and the history and maintenance of sacred architecture.