“Making Cinema Inclusive: IFFI 2024 Teams Up with Svayam for Accessibility Training”

Breaking Barriers at IFFI 2024: Volunteers and officials step into the shoes of people with reduced mobility, ensuring a festival that truly welcomes all.

The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024 isn’t just rolling out the red carpet for cinematic excellence; it’s setting a new benchmark for inclusivity. Partnering with Svayam, a trailblazer in accessibility advocacy, IFFI hosted a transformative sensitization training session for over 200 volunteers and officials at Inox, Entertainment Society of Goa.

The training emphasized understanding and adopting proper etiquette while interacting with individuals with reduced mobility. A highlight was the immersive simulation exercise, where participants experienced firsthand the challenges faced by people with mobility impairments. This eye-opening activity deepened their empathy and prepared them to provide informed, thoughtful assistance.

Svayam’s unwavering dedication to accessibility is ensuring that IFFI 2024 is not just a celebration of storytelling but also a festival that embraces everyone. By fostering an environment of inclusion, IFFI sets an inspiring precedent for events worldwide.