Philly Touch Tours is a brand dedicated to providing equal opportunities and accessibility for people with vision loss in the Philadelphia area. Their philosophy, Nothing About Us Without Us, drives their mission to empower individuals with sensory tours and experiences. The brand offers a range of services, including accessibility consulting, sensitivity training, and instructional workshops for cultural and educational institutions.

Through these programs, Philly Touch Tours aims to create inclusive environments and promote understanding and awareness of vision loss. The team at Philly Touch Tours is led by Trish Maunder, Creative Director and co-founder, who brings her extensive experience in art and cultural education to design and present creative and inclusive programs. The co-founder, Austin Seraphin, who is blind himself, contributes his expertise in accessible web design and leads immersive sensory experiences.

Philly Touch Tours embraces collaboration and works with artists like Carol Cole and Maria Mossette Kretschmann to create touchable sculptures and replicas that enable artists, educators, and students to explore and deepen their understanding of the sense of touch. In summary, Philly Touch Tours is dedicated to breaking down barriers and providing enriching cultural experiences for people with vision loss in and around Philadelphia