Elizabeth Long’s latest white paper explores how experience enhancement and the development and implementation of new programs and resources can increase accessibility for low-vision and blind individuals. It provide an overview of what is possible for museums and other visually-oriented art forms. Read the full report here!
Hot Tips for Enhancing Museum Accessibility
Are you considering implementing new programs, technology, or resources to enhance visitor experience for differently abled patrons? If your answer is yes, there are a few key points to remember: respect the community you are serving; ensure the changes are mission oriented; confirm ADA compliance; and install measurable methods of evaluation.
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4 Ways to Increase Accessibility for Low-Vision and Blind Patrons in Art Museums
Technical innovations are increasing opportunities for patrons who have low or no vision to engage with the arts. There are four dominant approaches for serving these members of the community: seeing through touch tours, beacon technology, audio description, and applications on personal devices.
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