Exhibition Mobility and Inclusion
"Mobility & Inclusion" will take place from Monday, 12 to Tuesday, 27 February 2024 in the main hall of ETH Zurich.
People with impairments face barriers that exclude them from fully participating in society. Physical and communicative barriers can be partially overcome by means of technology. However, even simple technologies are not equally available everywhere. Especially in low- and middle-income countries, access to assistive technologies remains low. In addition, organizational hurdles and interpersonal barriers remain, which make inclusion more difficult.
This exhibition explains which everyday activities can be impaired, for example by a spinal cord injury, and highlights shortcomings. Technical solutions that can partially compensate for these impairments and help to promote equal opportunities and self-determination, are presented in a playful way. It provides insights into the lives of people with disabilities and their daily challenges. In doing so, this exhibition tries to contribute to a more inclusive society.
The displays will then travel around Switzerland for various events and exhibitions. First, they will go to the Technorama, Winterthur. From autumn 2024, they will be on display for several months at the ParaForum visitor centre of the Swiss Paraplegic Foundation in Nottwil, Switzerland, before finally arriving at the Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne in 2025 for the permanent "MovAbility" exhibition.
This exhibition was inspired by CYBATHLON, a competition for people with physical disabilities. The participating "pilots" are allowed to use robotic technology to better manage activities of daily living. A CYBATHLON platform has emerged from the competition, which promotes technology development and inclusion. The next CYBATHLON will take place in Kloten, Zurich, from 25 to 27 October 2024.
The exhibition will be wheelchair accessible.
You can learn more about the exhibition here.
Date: 12.-27. February 2024
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri (08.00 – 22.00), Sat – Sun (09.00 – 17.00)
Location: Main Hall ETH Zurich (HG), Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zürich
Language: English& German