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Chennai Photo Biennale brings  ‘Universal Design: An Approach towards inclusive sensory integration’ - a workshop by Siddhant Shah, Founder of Access for All.

An immersive workshop on how to build accessibility in our spaces and lives. Empower your learning with accessibility, empathy, and innovation!

Date: 13 March 2025

Time: 3 PM to 5 PM

Venue: MEASI Academy of Architecture, Chennai

Map link here!

ABOUT THE MENTOR

Siddhant Shah – Founder, Access For ALL

Ar. Siddhant Shah is a national level award winning universal design expert. He wears multiple hats as an accessibility consultant, and DEI advocate dedicated to making art, culture, and workplaces inclusive for persons with disabilities. As the founder of Access For ALL, he works at the intersection of heritage, design, and disability inclusion, pioneering accessibility solutions for museums, corporate environments, and public spaces. His expertise lies in creating tactile experiences, braille resources, sensory-friendly exhibitions, access audits, and disability sensitization programs.

His journey to translate innovation into productivity fuses with a mindful mission that preserves human dignity. Shah, a Stavros Niarchos Scholar with an MA in Heritage Management from the University of Kent and a Post graduate Diploma in Indian Aesthetics, along with a Bachelor’s in Architecture, has been working relentlessly for the cause over the past few years.

Work & CollaborationsSiddhant has led accessibility projects for prestigious cultural events like the Coldplay Tour India (BMS), Lollapalooza India, NH7 Weekender, Serendipity Arts Festival, India Art Fair. He has spearheaded accessibility projects for institutions such as the Supreme Court of India Museum, Museum of Prime Ministers of India, National Museum (Delhi), Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (Mumbai), Victoria Memorial (Kolkata), and Mehrangarh Museum (Jodhpur). His work extends to corporate accessibility and DEI consulting, partnering with Cargill India & APAC, Godrej, and Danaher Corporation to conduct access audits, policy development, and inclusive training programs.

He has also spearheaded innovative community initiatives like Project ANUBHAV (tactile art experiences), Art Beyond Bars (art therapy for jail inmates), and INCLUSIVE MELA (interactive disability awareness fairs).

Global Impact & AdvocacyA sought-after speaker, Siddhant represents India’s accessibility movement on global platforms, including the ‘Inclusion in Diversity: Equity and Accessibility for All’ World Conference (2024). His vision is to bridge gaps in access and representation, ensuring that heritage, workplaces, and cultural spaces are equitable and welcoming for all.