Nov 16 – Accessibility and Museums: Creating Inclusive Experiences
Accessibility and Museums: Creating Inclusive Museum Experiences (virtual panel discussion)
November 16, 4:30 – 6:00 pm
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- Caroline Braden – Accessibility Specialist, The Henry Ford (Dearborn, MI); Chair of the Michigan Alliance for Cultural Accessibility
- Susan Dine – Senior Lecturer in Asian Art & Architecture, Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN)
- Ashley Grady – Senior Program Specialist at Access Smithsonian, The Smithsonian Institution (Washington, DC)
Over the past decade, the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) has promoted accessible methods in museum operations from collections management to exhibition design. The UM Museum Studies Program is pleased to share in this important conversation regarding audience engagement with this session on accessibility in museum programming and interpretation. Our panelists draw on their experiences and research in developing meaningful opportunities for all visitors to encounter the wonder and enrichment of museums. Join us and explore new strategies for inclusive practice.
