Expo 2020 Dubai becomes Sensory Accessible Event DUBAI, 4 hours, 5 minutes ago Testament to its commitment to host the most accessible and inclusive World Expo in history, Expo 2020 Dubai has become the first event in the Middle East, North Africa and Asia region – and the first ever World Expo – to be certified as a Sensory Accessible Event.
The International Board of Sensory Accessibility (IBSA) certification was presented to Expo 2020 by Sensory Access – the body responsible for assessing Expo’s vast and integrated accessibility measures – at an event to mark World Autism Awareness Day (April 2), held at Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion.
Dr Jennifer Camulli, Manager – Accessibility and Inclusion, Expo 2020 Dubai, said: “Expo 2020 Dubai has engaged with multiple community organisations since its early planning stages to introduce provisions that enable everyone to enjoy a safe, seamless and exceptional visitor experience. As the first World Expo in the Arab world, we are proud that our measures meet IBSA standards, setting a new benchmark for sensory accessibility in the UAE and serving as a model for the Middle East and beyond.