Research has shown that disabled people have always been active participants in the cultural and religious lives of their communities, yet their histories remain largely invisible in museums and church heritage in Finland. This project tackles that gap by working with Turku City Museum, the National Church Council, The Threshold Association, and Culture for All Services to make disability history more visible and inclusive. Drawing on new research and co-design with disability communities, it develops and pilots tools, consulting services, a podcast, and a free guide to help heritage institutions better represent disability. The project promotes a positive change in cultural attitudes towards disability and increases the visibility of disabled people as active agents and participants in heritage institutions.

2026

2027