The Liepāja 2027 Foundation has joined forces with SUSTENTO, Latvia’s umbrella organisation for people with special needs, to take an important step towards a more inclusive cultural environment. Out of this partnership comes a new set of accessibility guidelines for cultural event organisers.
The guidelines are designed to ensure that culture in Liepāja can be experienced by everyone – regardless of age, health condition or personal circumstances. They also embody one of Liepāja 2027’s key legacies: the accessibility solutions introduced today will continue to strengthen the city’s cultural spaces and infrastructure long after the European Capital of Culture year.
“Our cooperation with Liepāja proves that accessibility is not an extra layer added to culture – it is culture itself. A truly modern cultural space is one where everyone can be present, take part and share experience. Only when culture is open to all can we call it a European Capital of Culture that reflects both today’s values and tomorrow’s vision,” emphasised Gunta Anča, Chair of the Board of SUSTENTO.
As part of this cooperation initiative, SUSTENTO will offer personalized consultations to cultural organisers involved in the Liepāja 2027 programme.
These sessions will empower organisers to craft accessibility strategies tailored to their events – ensuring that inclusivity goes beyond good intentions and becomes a tangible, enriching experience for every audience member.
Kristiāna Paula Lībiete
Liepāja 2027 Foundation
Public Relations Specialist
Phone.: + 371 22 355 771
E-mail: kristiana.libiete@liepaja2027.lv
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