International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025 Conference
Every 3 December, the world comes together to celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a date that reminds us of the importance of promoting the rights, participation and well-being of all people, fostering a fairer and more equal society.
As every year, the C.V. MARQ Foundation joins this commemoration with a firm commitment: to make the Archaeological Museum of the Provincial Council of Alicante an inclusive, accessible and open space for all audiences.
On 29 and 30 November, 1, 2, 3 and 5 December, the MARQ will be filled with activities designed to enjoy, learn and share culture without barriers. Because an inclusive museum is not only accessible, it is a place where everyone feels part of history.
Saturday
29 November
Morning (11:30-12:30 a.m.)
EMPOWER PARENTS Programme. Cultural mediation session for families with people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), in collaboration with ASPALI. In which we will explore the Iberian Culture of the MARQ, we will solve the enigmas of the Mystery Box and enjoy participatory workshops full of discoveries.
In collaboration with: ASPALI, Asperger's Association of Alicante.
Afternoon (17:30-18:30 h)
Animated visit and workshop "Ocu's talent". Join us to meet Ocua character that will transport us to the Prehistory through a fascinating story. Afterwards, we will become real cave artists creating our own prehistoric paintings.
In collaboration with: ASPANIONAssociation of Parents of Children with Cancer.
Sunday
30 November
10:00-11:00 h
Guided visit to the exhibition "Dénia. Archaeology and Museum" exhibition. A sensory and accessible experience for the users of DOWN ALICANTE
In collaboration with: DOWN Syndrome Association-ALICANTE
10:30-11:30 h
Guided tour in sign language. Discover the exhibition "Dénia. Archaeology and Museum" in Spanish Sign Language for users of APESOA.
In collaboration with: Alicante Deaf People's Association.
11:30-12:30 h
Family archaeology workshop: Let's get to work! We will learn how archaeologists work exploring caves, seabeds and ancient cities. Then we will go on our own excavation to discover the secrets of the past.
Activity recommended for families with children from 6 to 12 years old.
📞 Registration: 965 149 000 or at the museum ticket office.
Monday
1 December
11:00-13:00 h.
Programme Museum and Memory against Alzheimer's. We will visit the Roman Culture together with AFA Alicantean activity to stimulate memory and emotions through art and history.
In collaboration with: Alzheimer's Association of Alicante.
Tuesday
2 December
11:00-12:00 h.
Programme "A fairytale hospital"Workshop "Medieval potters". The little artists of the Dr. Balmis General University Hospital discover the art of modelling ceramics and create their own pieces inspired by the Middle Ages.
In collaboration with: Hospital Pedagogical Unit of the Alicante Hospital (UPH).
12:00-13:00 h.
Return with a New Story" programme. Talk "Female patronage during the Renaissance". A reflection on the role of women in the history of art.
In collaboration with: Fontcalent Penitentiary Institutions Centre in Alicante.
Wednesday
3 December
12:30-13:30 h.
MARQ+65 Programme. Talk "Accessibility and social responsibility projects at MARQ". A meeting with ASAUTE users to share the museum's progress towards real and sustainable accessibility.
In collaboration with: Association Aulas de la Tercera Edad de Alicante (Alicante Senior Citizens' Association)
17:30-18:30 h.
Programme "Guide for a day at MARQ".
Users of APSA become official museum guides, and on this occasion they will take us through the Sala de Iberian Culture of MARQ. A formative and enriching experience that demonstrates that culture can also be learned by teaching.
In collaboration with: APSA
Friday
5 December
11:30-13:00 h
Tile of Dénia" workshop. Inspired by a Manises tile from the Dénia Castle, the participants, users of the DOWN ALICANTE, create their own version of the decorative motif.
In collaboration with: DOWN Syndrome Association-Alicante.
