Francois Jacobs from Arts Access Victoria says that the inclusion of tactile tours in museums, art galleries and stage shows has been welcomed by the disability community, as it ‘can really bring a performance or exhibition to life’.
‘Tactile tours are a specialised guided experience designed for individuals with sensory impairments, such as those who are blind or have low vision,’ explains Jacobs. ‘During a tactile tour, participants have the opportunity to explore and engage with objects, artworks or exhibits through touch, sound and other senses.
