Digital Accessibility and Immersive Storytelling for Cultural Heritage
Kalina Sotirova-Valkova
pp. 168 - 176
 
Title: Digital Accessibility and Immersive Storytelling for Cultural Heritage
Authors: Kalina Sotirova-Valkova

Abstract: In history science as well as in the GLAM sector the fact is not experience, and the content is more than its` (digital) packaging. In this respect immersive storytelling as principle, methodology, apps and tools becomes important instrument for institutionalized heritage, if used appropriately. The paper focuses on defining what means and what requires appropriate and digitally accessible use of digitally presented heritage objects. Good practices for immersive user experiences are being shown, digital accessibility principles and standards are presented. Resuming, main rules for construction of technology-balanced and accessible digital storytelling are being formulated.

Keywords: Digital Heritage, Digital Accessibility, Digital storytelling, Immersive Technologies, Extended (Virtual) Augmented Reality.

Received: 11-05-2023     Accepted: 08-06-2023     Published: 30-06-2023

Citation: Sotirova-Valkova, K. (2023). Digital Accessibility and Immersive Storytelling for Cultural Heritage. Cultural and Historical Heritage: Preservation, Presentation, Digitalization (KIN Journal), 9(1), ISSN 2367-8038, Institute of Mathematics and Informatics – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 168–176. DOI: https://doi.org/10.55630/KINJ.2023.090113