Qatar National Library opens accessible digital heritage kiosk
The new kiosk presents more than 100 selected heritage items through Braille interfaces, tactile models and a Qatari Sign Language avatar. Qatar News Agency reported that the device was developed with QRDI support and is now available at the library.
Qatar National Library launched its Accessible Digital Kiosk on 29 September to broaden access to heritage collections for visitors with disabilities. Qatar News Agency, citing the library’s announcement, reported that the project was funded by the QRDI Council and developed with the Mada Assistive Technology Center.
The kiosk makes more than 100 selected Heritage Library items available through Braille interfaces and detailed tactile representations. For visitors with hearing impairments, content features “Bo-Hamad,” Mada’s Qatari Sign Language avatar; QNL said the kiosk is now available at the library.
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