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“Give Books a Voice” – “Read with Your Eyes Closed”

“Give Books a Voice” – “Read with Your Eyes Closed”
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TITAN CEMENT COMPANY S.A.

Building on 120 years of industry experience, TITAN CEMENT COMPANY S.A. is one of the leading producers of cement, ready mix concrete, aggregates and dry mortars in Greece with 73 production and distribution facilities. It is a member of TITAN Group, who serves customers in 25 countries, in four continents. In a world of increasing complexity, we are adapting and evolving to serve the needs of society, while contributing to sustainable growth with responsibility and integrity.

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Objective Action

The activities, implemented in collaboration with the organization Diavazo Gia Tous Allous (I Read for Others), took place on the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Their aim was to promote accessibility and equal access to knowledge and reading for people with visual impairments and print disabilities, while also raising employee awareness of inclusion, disability and volunteering.

 

Target Audience

The initiative targets people with total or partial vision loss and other print disabilities, who face difficulties accessing books and reading materials, as well as TITAN employees participating in awareness-raising and volunteering activities.

 

Duration

The two activities took place in early January 2026, as part of TITAN’s initiatives marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.


Description

In early January 2026, TITAN employees took part in two experiential awareness-raising and volunteering activities held at the company’s Head Offices, in collaboration with the non-profit organization Diavazo Gia Tous Allous (I Read for Others).

Through the Give Books a Voice initiative, employees contributed to the creation of accessible audio material by recording literary excerpts with the support of professional actors and voice trainers. In addition, two employees undertook the recording of books selected by readers with print disabilities, helping to expand the range of accessible reading material available.

At the same time, through the Read with Your Eyes Closed activity, participants took part in a multisensory workshop that simulated the experience of reading without sight, using hearing, touch and other senses. A total of 68 employees participated in the two activities, helping to foster a culture of inclusion and equal access to knowledge.


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Impact on Society

The initiative contributed to the creation of accessible audio material for people with print disabilities and raised employee awareness of the challenges faced by people with visual impairments. The recorded material is available on the Athena Library website, where it can be accessed by people with total or partial vision loss. At the same time, the participation of 68 employees helped promote inclusion, accessibility and equal access to knowledge.



Initiative Location

The activities took place at TITAN’s Head Offices in Greece, while the benefits extend to people with visual impairments and print disabilities who can make use of the audio material created.


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Working with Organization

The initiative was implemented in collaboration with the non-profit organization Diavazo Gia Tous Allous (I Read for Others), which works to promote accessibility to reading and knowledge for people with visual impairments and print disabilities.


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Workers Participation

A total of 68 TITAN employees participated in the two activities. Through Give Books a Voice, employees recorded literary excerpts and books, while through Read with Your Eyes Closed, they took part in a multisensory workshop, experiencing the challenges of reading without the sense of sight.


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Benefits for Οrganization

The initiative reinforces TITAN’s commitment to social responsibility, diversity and inclusion. At the same time, it raises employee awareness of accessibility issues, encourages volunteering and active participation in social initiatives, and fosters a corporate culture built on equality, empathy and respect.




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