Launching P.A.I.R.

PAIR Program Poster. Against a vibrant cyan background, the words "Paving Accessible and Inclusive Realities" stand vertically on the left in thick dark green lettering. To the right, stark rectangular shapes with white outlines resemble bricks, arranged side by side to form a fragment of a wall under construction. Below and to the right, the acronym "pair" appears in lowercase dark green letters, its typeface featuring pronounced curves and geometric balance.

We are excited to announce the launch of the two-year European project Paving Accessible and Inclusive Realities (P.A.I.R.) (2024-2026)!
 P.A.I.R. is an innovative initiative that paves the way for a truly accessible and inclusive culture. It is implemented by liminal (Greece) in collaboration with Alternative Brains Rule (Cyprus) and the Estonian Agrenska Foundation (Estonia), and recognizes diversity not as an obstacle, but as a driving force of cultural innovation.

P.A.I.R. Goals

  • To strengthen the presence and representation of people with disabilities in the cultural sector
  • To propose a new sustainable and inclusive model for artistic development.

How?

Through digital art projects and multisensory experiences co-created by and for creators and audiences, with or without disabilities, P.A.I.R. proposes innovative solutions that expand participation, enhance creative expression, and promote the sustainability of the cultural sector.

At the heart of the project is the Creative Accessibility Methodology and Universal Design, ensuring that accessibility and inclusion are not just goals, but fundamental principles in every artistic process and decision-making.

First Stage

On a bright cyan background, wavy lines resemble topographic map contours. In bold dark green letters, the phrase "Mapping Needs and Challenges" is written at the bottom left. A colorful graphic design featuring a magnifying glass scanning the globe is placed next to the text. In the top right corner, the pair logo is displayed in white.

To create a culture where everyone can equally enjoy, we must first listen to the needs of the community!

In the first stage of P.A.I.R., through mapping needs and challenges, we are exploring:

  • The barriers faced by audiences and artists with disabilities in the cultural space.
  • The challenges cultural organizations face in their efforts to become more accessible.
  • The innovative practices that can make a difference in Greece, Cyprus, and Estonia.

📢 Your participation is valuable!

  • Are you an artist or cultural professional (with or without a disability)? 🖌️ Complete [this survey].
  • Are you a person with a disability? 💡 Share your experiences of participating in culture through [this survey].
  • Do you represent an institution, funder, or organization for the rights of people with disabilities? 🏛️ Complete [this survey].
Banner on a dark green background displaying in sequence the logos of: pair, the participating organizations, and the EU.
The EU flag—featuring 12 golden stars in a circle on a deep blue background—with the note alongside: "Co-funded by the European Union.

This program is co-funded by the European Union
under the Creative Europe call (CREA-CULT-2024-COOP-1) (Project code: 101173834).