Perspektivenwechsel - verstehen durch Erleben

Change of Perspective – Understanding through Experience

Life stories that move and foster understanding for people with disabilities through self-experience

Goals and Content:

On this day, a tourism academy will take place on the occasion of the National Hiking Day in Gstaad, featuring a sensitization campaign "Gstaad Barrier-Free" by Gstaad Saanenland Tourism. Simon Vögeli (affected individual, PluSport) and Ronny Ramseier (visually impaired, with guide dog) will be available for questions at their stand on the ice rink area from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. They will provide personal insights into their daily lives and showcase the challenges of living with a disability. You will also learn interesting information about how a guide dog supports affected individuals and how the dogs are trained.

Additionally, visitors are invited to become actively involved: In small "challenges" on the ice rink area, various situations can be experienced independently – from navigating in a wheelchair to walking with a white cane and blindfolded, to experiencing deafness.

Experience firsthand how limitations feel, and gain new perspectives. The goal is to strengthen understanding and empathy in interacting with people with disabilities.

Equipment

The academy takes place outdoors; please choose clothing suitable for the weather and temperatures.

Suitable for

All interested parties, also very suitable for children

Meeting point

Ice rink area in Gstaad, market stand PluSport on National Hiking Day

Arrival Information

Individual arrival