The Phoebe Project, inspired by Paul Goulet’s friend’s daughter, Phoebe, aims to enhance accessibility in learning about wildlife for visually impaired individuals. Phoebe, who was born visually impaired, expressed her love for lions in a unique way, prompting Paul to create an initiative that fosters understanding of animal sizes and proportions through tactile experiences.

Paul introduced a life-sized Black Rhino sculpture to Phoebe’s school, allowing students to physically interact with it, deepening their understanding of the animal’s scale.

The project led to the launch of the Dragons exhibit at Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto. This exhibit features tactile sculptures of mythical dragons and real-life animals, encouraging interaction from all visitors, not just those with visual impairments.

The Phoebe Project invites institutions to collaborate and improve accessibility experiences for all. We aim to share ideas and resources to enhance learning through interaction.