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DASA "World of Work" Exhibition

Dortmund

This is DASA

The DASA Working World Exhibition in Dortmund is an unusually designed interactive exhibition that engages visitors through sight, sound, and hands-on participation. Various senses come into play as visitors experience the working worlds of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Our goal is to educate visitors about the importance of designing work environments that are people-centered. DASA raises awareness of the stresses people face in their daily work and presents solutions for better working conditions. The focus is not on technology, but always on people.

Here’s what DASA looks like

At DASA, across an area equivalent to one and a half soccer fields, twelve exhibition units await exploration, featuring a wealth of exhibits, hands-on stations, and multimedia elements showcasing scenarios from the world of work. The twelve exhibition areas are largely accessible to people with disabilities.

What Makes DASA Unique

DASA thrives above all on its personal approach and its on-site staff. This makes DASA “interactive” in the truest sense of the word. Plus: This allows DASA to cater individually to people with disabilities. Experts provide information about jobs in the fields of healthcare and nursing, construction, the steel industry, newspaper printing, and the textile industry, encouraging visitors to explore, reflect, and ask questions.

The DASA visitor service is also happy to advise groups on relaxed, accessible experiences. Guided tours of the facility can be tailored to the group’s specific needs.

Important information about accessibility: certificates

  • All areas relevant to the assessment meet the quality criteria for the“Accessibility Tested—Partially Accessible for People with MobilityImpairments” designation.

    We have compiled some information on accessibility below. Detailed information can be found in the inspection report at the end of this text.

    • There are six parking spaces available for people with disabilities.
    • The entrance to the museum is step- and threshold-free. The entrance door opens automatically.
    • The ticket counter is 105 cm high. There is an alternative means of communication available while seated.
    • All public doors and passageways are at least 88 cm wide.
    • All rooms accessible to visitors—whether on the ground floor, elevated, or otherwise—can be reached via a ramp or elevator.
    • In all exhibition rooms and outdoor areas, the exhibits and accompanying information can generally be viewed and read while seated.
    • Seating is available.
    • Assistive devices provided: wheelchairs, mobile crutch chairs
    • Information delivery options: audio guides, multimedia guides, films
    • A public restroom for people with disabilities is available, which is accessible from at least one side (minimum 70 cm). A fold-down grab bar is provided on at least the accessible side of the restroom.
    • Guided tours are offered for people with mobility impairments and wheelchair users. Advance registration is requested.
    • The entire route is accessible without steps.
    Detailed information for people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users
  • We have compiled some information on accessibility below. Detailed information can be found in the inspection report at the end of this text.

    • There is no visually perceptible alarm in the building.
    • There is no induction loop system.
    • In the exhibition, information about the exhibits is primarily provided in written form.
    • In the elevator between the lobby and the upper floor, the emergency call is confirmed audibly, not visually. In the elevator between Room 3, the upper floor, and the restroom, there is no confirmation of the emergency call.
    • Options for receiving information: multimedia guide, video guides in sign language
    • Guided tours are offered for people with hearing impairments and deaf people (in German Sign Language). Advance registration is requested.
    Detailed information for people with hearing impairments and hearing loss
  • We have compiled some information on accessibility below. Detailed information can be found in the audit report at the end of this text.

    • Service dogs are welcome.
    • The entrance area is visually distinct from its surroundings and is identifiable by a change in the tactile flooring.
    • The entrance to the museum is step- and threshold-free. The entrance door is a glass door without safety markings; it opens automatically.
    • Almost all areas surveyed and accessible to visitors are illuminated with bright, glare-free lighting.
    • In the elevators, the controls are designed with high visual contrast and are detectable by touch. Signage is not available in Braille. The stop position is not announced by voice. An emergency call is confirmed with an audible signal in the elevator between the lobby and the upper floor; in the elevator between Room 3, the upper floor, and the restroom, there is no confirmation of the emergency call.
    • Alternatively, stairs with handrails are available.
    • In the exhibition rooms, the well-lit exhibits provide visual contrast with their surroundings; some information is conveyed audibly.
    • Options for receiving information: Audio guides
    • Guided tours are offered for people with visual impairments and blind people. Advance registration is requested.
    • During the guided tours, exhibits are incorporated for tactile exploration.
    Detailed information for people with visual impairments and the blind
  • We have compiled some information on accessibility below. Detailed information can be found in the audit report at the end of this text.

    • The museum’s name is clearly visible from the outside.
    • The destinations of the paths are within sight. There is no continuous wayfinding system or path markers placed at visible intervals.
    • Information about the exhibits/objects is primarily provided in written form, but not in simple language. In some cases, information is available in photorealistic illustrations.
    • Guided tours are offered for people with cognitive impairments. Advance registration is required.
    • The guided tour for people with cognitive impairments is conducted in plain language.
    Detailed information for people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users

Important information at a glance

  • Monday - Friday: 9:00 - 17:00

    Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00

    Open today
    Monday 09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
    Friday 09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday 10:00 - 18:00
    Sunday 10:00 - 18:00

Good to know

More information

  • Contact

    DASA Arbeitswelt Ausstellung

    Friedrich-Henkel-Weg 1 - 25 44149 Dortmund

    +49 231 90712479

    Email

    Website

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