History of Place: Exhibition and Collaborative Toolkits
These are toolkits from the The History of Place project by Accentuate on collaborative events, research, projects and exhibitions. Link to these […]
Tag: Accessibility
Welcome to EMBED: A collaboration for a fresh approach to inclusive practice in the Heritage Sector
Since 2015, DCN has developed relationships with professionals across industries and sectors. The biggest learning from this is collaboration is key, learning […]
Changing Places and Accessible Toilets and My Museum – What Can I Do Tomorrow?
These are suggestions which are either free or low in cost: Request a FREE Euan’s Guide Red Cord Card to attach to […]
New Law on Website Accessibility (inc. NHLF projects)
New law to replace EU Directive on Website Accessibility Are you planning a digital project which involves an app or a website? […]
Creating Accessible Conferences and Presentations
Accessible Conference Guidance These guidelines and tips come from Government Digital Service: https://accessibility.blog.gov.uk/2018/03/13/advice-for-making-events-and-presentations-accessible/ Evacuation Plans What evacuation plans do you have in […]
Busting Accessibility Myths by Barclays
This is a great video by our friends at Barclays Access on common accessibility myths which are common across the heritage sector […]
Westminster AchieveAbility Commission (WAC) report on recruitment and retention of neurodivergent talent
Westminster AchieveAbility Commission (WAC) has produced a report which has important information for neurodivergent talented adults in the workplace for all sectors. […]
What is the Dyslexia Adult Network?
Introducing ourselves The Dyslexia Adult Network (DAN) is a coalition of organisations and specialists working at a national level with adults with […]
Let’s Talk Accessibility by Barclays Access
Barclays Access have recently produced a video called ‘Let’s Talk Accessibility’. It shows how accessible service delivery and workplace does not necessarily […]
AXSChat speaks to Becki Morris about the Disability Co-operative Network
AXSChat speaks to Becki Morris about Disability Co-operative Network in Museums We were extremely proud to be invited to speak to Debra […]
Social Media 101 for Community of Persons with Disabilities ~ Debra Ruh, @debraruh
I am often asked why I adore social media. Why? It has the power to change lives and connect the community of persons with disabilities. It is critical for the billion people with disabilities globally to come together on social media. If our community came together on social media – we would be hard to ignore.
Defending our true selves – being museums ~ Maria Vlachou, Access Portugal
Along the course of the 20th century, museums created an identity crisis for themselves. One that has deeply influenced the way people perceive them, still today, and, consequently, their relationship with them.