At AMPLA, we do not believe in exclusive sessions or days for people with disabilities or Deaf individuals. We believe in sharing the same space and the same program offerings. We are ready to welcome everyone in a warm and inclusive way, offering the accessibility resources described below.
For any specific questions or additional information, please contact us via email at [email protected].
The Portuguese subtitles provided are descriptive, enabling individuals with hearing disabilities to enjoy the sessions. These subtitles include notes such as relevant sounds for the narrative or the identification of speakers who are off-screen.
More concise and adjusted for reading time, these subtitles are also useful for children learning to read and for foreigners with limited proficiency in Portuguese.
Audio Description is a resource that translates images into words, broadening access for blind or visually impaired individuals to audiovisual content. It consists of a narrator who, during dialogue pauses, describes actions, body language, facial expressions, settings and costumes in a clear and concise manner – limited to elements that are not perceivable through sound.
For films not spoken in Portuguese, a separate narrator reads the Portuguese subtitles. Audio description is pre-recorded and provided via headphones, which are distributed to those who request them 15 minutes before the start of each session upon presentation of an identification document.
For parallel events, we provide real-time subtitles created through specialized software. As someone speaks, the software converts speech into text, which is displayed on a screen via projection. This resource enables individuals with hearing disabilities or Deaf individuals to follow the conversation.
Relaxed sessions take place in a more informal and welcoming atmosphere with more tolerant rules regarding movement and noise in the room. They are intended for all individuals and families who prefer or benefit from a more relaxed environment, including families with young children (aged 3+), children and adults with attention deficits, intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum conditions or sensory, social or communication disabilities.
One week before the event, a visual story – a document containing detailed information about the space and session content – is made available on the AMPLA and Culturgest websites for each relaxed session. This helps attendees prepare for their visit and ensures a more enjoyable experience.
The indoor and outdoor spaces of Culturgest are designed to accommodate individuals who use wheelchairs or have any type of physical limitation, whether temporary or permanent. The small auditorium can be accessed independently via an elevator, or assistance from a staff member can be requested.
Outside, near the main entrance of the building, vehicles are allowed to stop temporarily to facilitate passenger drop-off. On the side of the building, there are two parking spaces reserved for individuals with reduced mobility.