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Oct 14, 2019 · Hiring people with disabilities can vastly improve how a museum examines and refines its inclusive practices, and many institutions can do better. A recent report by Arts Council England showed that just 4 percent of staffers at major English museums identified as disabled.
Jan 22, 2022 · Rendering physical infrastructure of museums user friendly to all indicates inclusivity and respect for diverse museum audiences. Many visitors have emotional connections to the museum and the exhibits when visiting museums. However, this does not work the same for people in wheelchairs.
Oct 19, 2022 · The report and benchmark are the result of six months of work by a team of 61 digital volunteer researchers, who were recruited as widely as possible from across the UK; the team includes people living in Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and every region of England.
Oct 18, 2024 · Exploring the ADA’s provisions and how they apply to public museums and galleries sheds light on the rights and protections available, as well as the steps these institutions must take to comply with the law.
Children’s museums are organized as permanent non-profit institutions1, essentially educational in purpose, with professional staff, which utilize objects and are open to the public on some regular schedule. Collections: Objects, living or nonliving, that museums hold in trust for the public.
Apr 12, 2016 · IMLS requires all grantees to be in compliance with the nation’s accessibility laws, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Making Museums and Libraries More Accessible (PDF, 115KB) describes these regulatory provisions.
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Oct 15, 2015 · • Partner with local disability organizations to help inform your museum’s work and develop new audiences. • Train all staff to be fully aware of accessibility requirements and how to provide accommodations, rather than relying on one person or department.
