Ciencia sin barreras (Science without barriers)

Science without Barriers is a non-profit association that promotes inclusive scientific dissemination through activities such as workshops to show the intensity of starlight to blind people or “Martian water tastings” for all audiences.

The members of Ciencias sin barreras defend the so-called universal design of learning, meaning that any activity adapted for people with functional diversity is valid for everyone. Thus, they use multisensory materials adapted for each specific activity by themselves. They try to ensure that their activities are continuous over time, which allows them to go from basic workshops to more complex activities.

Impact of the good practice

It provides access to a fundamental right such as understanding something that is so abstract, as it improves the self-concept of individuals.

Applicability/ Transferability of the good practice in VET

Its application will:

make science-related activities more accessible and inclusive;
foster the inclusion of schoolchildren and pre-university students;
encourage scientific vocations;
make female referents in the scientific field more visible;
increase the dissemination of existing resources;
and favour contact between scientists and society.