Installation of Braille Signage in Qaleh Bala Village, a New Step for Accessibility and Introducing the Village's Heritage to the Visually Impaired
The head of the Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Shahroud County said: The installation of Braille signage in Qaleh Bala village is an effective measure in the path of the global registration of this valuable village and an important step towards creating an inclusive and accessible tourism destination for all groups... In the tourism target village of Qaleh Bala, a special sign containing cultural, historical, and natural information of this village was designed and installed in Braille. The head... familiarizes them with the historical and cultural background of Qaleh Bala, its unique stepped texture, traditional architecture, points of interest, and even the biodiversity and wildlife of the Turan region...
According to the reporter of Mirath Arya, Seyyed Mohammad Sadegh Razavian said: With the aim of strengthening tourism infrastructure and improving the level of accessibility in the tourism target village of Qaleh Bala, a special sign containing cultural, historical, and natural information of this village has been designed and installed in Braille.
The head of the Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Shahroud County added: This sign, with its multifaceted and rich content, familiarizes the visually impaired and low-vision individuals with the historical and cultural background of Qaleh Bala, its unique stepped texture, traditional architecture, points of interest, and even the biodiversity and wildlife of the Turan region.
He stated: We have tried to ensure that tourists with visual impairments can also have a complete, respectful, and worthy experience of this tourist destination.
Razavian emphasized: This sign has been designed in such a way that, in addition to providing accurate information, it reflects the attention of the local community and officials to the rights and needs of tourists with disabilities.
The head of the Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Shahroud County stated: The accurate writing of the content in Braille and its appropriate placement in the village are considered an important step towards transforming Qaleh Bala into an inclusive destination in line with global tourism standards.
He said: Qaleh Bala village, as the gateway to the Turan Protected Area, has extensive capacities in ecotourism and understanding desert culture, and it is our duty to make this experience accessible to all enthusiasts at any level of ability.
Razavian concluded by noting: With the implementation of this project, Qaleh Bala has moved one step closer to realizing its vision of global registration and becoming a model of inclusive tourism in the country.