Widgit Symbols at the Eden Project

The Eden Project is a large environmental centre in Cornwall. The project is situated in a 60-metre crater, where two giant conservatories have been constructed in which to grow plants from different climactic regions. Open to the general public, Eden is about connecting plants, people and places. The Eden Project is a living demonstration of regeneration, and aims to reconnect people with their environments, both locally and globally.

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The Sensory Trust promotes and implements an inclusive approach to the design and management of outdoor space. They help to ensure equality of access for all people, regardless of age, disability or background. The Sensory Trust advises organisations like the Eden Project to create fully accessible environments. Widgit have been working with the Sensory Trust in helping to create accessible information in signage and education packs. Key symbols or short phrases have been included on many of the canvas signs around the project. These help point out the main information.

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Signage

Key symbols or short phrases have been included on many of the canvas and glass signs around the project. These help point out the main information.

Exhibits

Many of the exhibits include Widgit symbols as part of the learning experience. This gives a much more inclusive experience to many visitors.

Discover Eden packs

The full guidebooks were designed by the Sensory Trust for the new exhibit areas at the Eden Project. Hard copies are available at the Eden Project, or, below, you can download copies before or after your visit. Widgit have also developed symbol guides. The symbol guides have simplified content supported by the Widgit Literacy Symbols. They have been created at two different reading levels: a supported version with just the new and difficult vocabulary symbolised, and a fully symbol-supported version. There is also a fun activity pack to help teach the new Eden vocabulary and symbols.