Inauguration of 3D Maqueta of St. Xavier's College, Maitighar - 2024

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On 3rd December, 2024 - Tuesday, very first accessible 3D Maqueta of St. Xavier's College, Maitighar, Kathmandu in Nepal was inaugurated in the auspicious occasion of St. Xavier's Day along with International Day of Persons with Disabilities by reverent Father Principal Dr. Augustine Thomas, S.J and Mr. Yogendra Shakya owner of Ace Hotels and Resorts.

The Maqueta is inclusive in nature which serves diverse background of users with and without visual disabilities with impressive features like 3D and tactile touch to indicate the architecture, braille labeling to indicate different location, and QR code to provide guidance to independent navigation throughout the premises. It is design by Intern Architect for Accessibility (2023/24) of Chain For Change Ms. Valeria Muller Tofiño as a part of Project Wings to Dreams; 3D for Accessibility.

Along with that, our Intern Architect for Accessibility (2024 - 2025) Ms. Katherine Gumiel Silva and Intern Design Instructor (2024 - 2025) Ms. Gala Cervera Meroño helped in improvising the 3D Maqueta with the support from our Founders Mr. Abhishek Shahi and Ms. Deepika Shahi, Officer Mr. Karmendra Shrestha and other project members, partners and SXC family. The app and QR section has been developed by our IT and Creative Specialist Mr. Joon Shakya.