No Barriers: Access & Inclusion Solutions

06/24/2022

https://www.boia.org/blog/4-simple-ways-to-improve-web-accessibility?utm_source=delivra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Communique%206-24-22&utm_id=43348700

Web accessibility isn’t always expensive or time consuming. These quick tips will help you improve experiences for users with disabilities.

06/24/2022

https://www.perkins.org/digital-accessibility-makes-the-world-a-better-place/

Here’s what you need to know about web accessibility, why it’s so important and how anyone can help create a more inclusive world online.

01/12/2022

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01/04/2022

Congressman Brian Higgins recently joined Buffalo Museum of Science President and CEO Marisa Wigglesworth to suggest construction of a new, Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible trail at Tifft Nature Preserve be incorporated into ongoing Buffalo waterfront development plans.

11/21/2021

"We made sure that as many people as possible could engage with the incredible objects and stories. From considering how wheelchair users can move through the space and turn easily, to the integration of tactile handrails that change as visitors move into a different zone, we always strive to go one step further to make accessibility key to our design thinking."

Leading museum exhibition designers, Mather & Co, have twenty-five years’ experience in creating world-class museums, exhibitions, and visitor attractions. Their… | Creative | North West | Creative | Design |

11/21/2021

An Accessible Exhibition, An Accessible Istanbul from the Sakıp Sabancı Museum - Yesterday, which was organized with the support of Sabancı Holding and determined the situation of Istanbul through the eyes of photographer Murat Germen and 22 young artists.

11/16/2021

"Regarding the tour of the Museum’s exhibits, as explained by the Chairman of the Board, a tactile route is planned within the Permanent Exhibition of the Museum, which provides embossed maps for navigation, making life-size copies for increase the experience through touch, talking books and audio descriptions, and finally, selected informative texts, anthology of texts by the author and special marking in capital letters and Braille code, in Greek and English."

Having as a vision to systematize its practices and actions in the direction of lifting social exclusion and to raise public awareness on issues of accessibility

11/16/2021

"Often for people with different body types, their access to fashion is limited. These artists aren’t necessarily making clothes that are out there and crazy and wacky. They want things that are wearable and make sense to the artists who helped create them.”

On display at San Francisco’s Museum of Craft and Design, Mode Brut redefines fashion through accessibility. Led by Victor Molina, the exhibit features over 50 artists from Creativity Explore…

11/16/2021

"The restoration will address deterioration on the building’s exterior, complete a roof restoration, and provide universal access to the first floor of the museum with an ADA-compliant entry and restroom facilities."

The $2.7 million restoration project marks the first large-scale refurbishment of the mansion since the 1990’s...

11/16/2021

“Diversity, equity, access and inclusion — that’s a major conversation lots of Institutions across the country are having,” she said. “Specifically, German American Heritage Center, we have a very compelling story that we want to share with as many people as possible.”

Lao wants to ensure the four-story museum is accessible to all people, including those with physical challenges, such as vision and hearing impairments.

After a challenging couple years, the German American Heritage Center and Museum (GAHC), at 2nd and Gaines streets, Davenport, is grateful for new grants from the Iowa Department of Cultural Affair…

11/16/2021

The provision was spearheaded by Senator Tammy Duckworth, a double amputee who cannot use subway stations that don't have a working elevator.

10/08/2021

We're excited to announce that All Senses Go is looking for disabled, d/Deaf, and Neurodiverse artists to help conduct accessibility reviews!

Subcontracting opportunities include: Registration and participation in an artistic program; review of a website, piece of media, language, or communication; venue or site visit; and more.

We greatly value our subcontractors' expertise and can provide $100 minimum for each engagement, or $75 or more per hour.

To learn more and apply, visit: https://bit.ly/3ooH3tP