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Cesare and Andra have brought the cosmos to blind and low vision people in their countries, but they also lead the Inclusive Outreach sub-working group of the IAU Working Group on Equity and Inclusion, helping people with disabilities around the world reach for the stars.
Chapters
- 🌍 Introduction to Inclusive Outreach Mike Simmons introduces Cesare Pagano and Andra Stoica, who work on making astronomy outreach inclusive for all.
- 🧑🦯 Cesare on Disability Inclusion Cesare talks about the importance of adapting astronomy outreach for people with disabilities, especially the visually impaired.
- 👀 Astronomy for the Blind? Andra shares how astronomy, typically seen as a visual field, can be enjoyed by blind and visually impaired individuals.
- 🧸 Tactile Tools for Learning Discussion of tactile tools like 2.5D printed sheets and balloons to help people feel and understand astronomical concepts.
- 🌌 3D Models of the Universe Andra explains how 3D models allow visually impaired people to understand concepts like the expansion of the universe.
- 🌠 The Emotional Power of Touch Cesare emphasizes how touching models creates an emotional connection with astronomical objects, making the experience more inclusive.
- 🪐 Bringing the Universe to Everyone They talk about their efforts to make astronomy accessible through resources and community sharing in the IAU’s outreach projects.
