The seven iconic yellow frames, installed across Cape Town to offer tourists a different view of Table Mountain, will soon feature an audio guide for those who are visually impaired.
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The Table Mountain New 7 Wonder (N7W) frames are located at popular tourist spots, including Signal Hill, the V&A Waterfront, Eden on the Bay (Blouberg), Cape Town Station, Harrington Square and Lookout Hill (Khayelitsha).
The audio guides form part of a series of new interventions to make tourism in Cape Town more accessible, according to News24. The flagship project forms part of a tour of artworks in Salt River, led by Winston Fanie, Cape Town’s first blind tour guide. All of the artworks have been fitted with braille plaques, including a QR code that links to an audio tour that is voiced by him.
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‘Cape Town is recognised the world over as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. But what if you couldn’t see that mountain? This is the reality for millions who are blind. The beauty of Cape Town remains an untold story,’ says Enver Duminy, Cape Town Tourism CEO. ‘The yellow frames offer unique views of Table Mountain. How do we make those accessible? Imagine trying to describe that view to someone who is blind. Now we can.’
The campaign will also provide audio descriptions, audio games, and maps of accessible routes for tourists who have disabilities.
‘It makes it easy for everyone to enjoy tourism experiences, regardless of their physical ability and age,’ says James Vos, mayoral committee member for economic opportunities. ‘There’s a compelling business case for increasing accessibility.’
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