VISION by Metron Ariston™
About VISION
VISION by Metron Ariston™ is a pioneering Greek initiative that brings inclusion to the forefront of contemporary hospitality. It aims to make hospitality venues — from bars and restaurants to cafés and hotels — more accessible to people who are blind or visually impaired.
Developed by Metron Ariston – Making Responsibility a Trend, with the voluntary scientific contribution of advisors.
Placing Human-Centered Innovation first, VISION is based on hybrid (audiovisual) catalogues narrated by distinguished radio personalities and actors. It promotes autonomy and integration within the everyday culture of going out.
Now entering its Pilot Phase I across 12 top-tier venues in Greece, VISION combines human-centered design with a fully integrated feedback mechanism to support continuous improvement. More than a tool, it is a living system of inclusion.
Mission
Redefining Hospitality as a Cultural Right
VISION by Metron Ariston™ aspires to become an international benchmark — redefining hospitality as a shared cultural right: accessible, respectful, and deeply human.
Vision
Expanding Inclusivity Through Shared Feedback
In its next stage, VISION will broaden its scope to address additional forms of disability. Guided by shared feedback and suggestions from users, experts, and the community, each proposal will be carefully assessed, and if proven both feasible and beneficial, implemented.
This continuous evolution ensures that VISION remains not only innovative but also responsive — adapting to real human needs and shaping the future of inclusive hospitality.
VISION Core Team
Program Lead — Strategy & Partnerships (CSR/On-Trade)
Denny Kallivoka
Leads the strategy and partnership development of VISION by Metron Ariston™, with a focus on brands/companies, CSR departments, and outreach to the on-trade community.
Responsible for the transcription and adaptation of menus into the VISION format, co-authors the VISION Implementation Practices and steers the roadmap of next steps.
As the B2B/CSR/on-trade liaison, channels industry needs into design and delivers clear implementation practices and actionable proposals to partner venues. Also oversees communications/press, partner onboarding, and the selection, preparation and staff training of pilot venues—so that inclusion works in everyday hospitality.
Design & Implementation Lead — Pilot & Feedback
Dimitris Alpanezos
He plays a central role in the conception, design, and development of VISION by Metron Ariston™.
Together with Denny Kallivoka, he co-authors the VISION Implementation Practices and coordinates the pilot phase, the feedback mechanism, and the next steps on inclusion.
In addition, in collaboration with Katerina Kastana (Metron member, Special Education & Inclusion advisor, and the initial liaison to Dr. Lazaros Tentomas), he serves as the primary link to the project’s academic advisor, ensuring that design and implementation are evidence-based and effective in practice.
Advisor, Special Education & Inclusion — Intermediary Scientific Liaison
Katerina Kastana
Katerina Kastana graduated with highest distinction in Piano Performance from the National Conservatory—then under the Directorate of Fine Arts of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture (1998). She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the Department of Early Childhood Education, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2000), and an MSc in Special Education (with distinction) from the same department (2022).
Her Master’s thesis was titled: “Views and experiences of integration-class kindergarten teachers regarding music education in mainstream kindergartens: the role and place of music in inclusive early childhood education for children with disabilities.”
She has worked as a musician in private kindergartens, as a music educator in the public primary and secondary education system, and as a kindergarten teacher in public primary education. She has also served as a lecturer in the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens’ Distance Learning (e-learning) program titled: “Structure of a Music Therapy Program — Application of Music Therapy Techniques in the Early Childhood Education Context".
Within VISION, she acts as the intermediary scientific liaison, evaluating and validating the soundness of approaches and materials through a Special Education & Inclusion perspective, in an advisory capacity
Proud Supporter
“Campari Hellas is a Proud Supporter of VISION by Metron Ariston™, making a significant contribution to the implementation of the program’s pilot phase.”