You are probably familiar with the requirements of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) for physical accessibility in your institution. But how do you bring exhibits alive to create inclusive experiences that meet the needs of visitors with a wide range of cognitive and sensory differences? In a lively...
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Presentation | 2014: Las Vegas, NV
Article | 2014: Las Vegas, NV
The Western Museums Association (WMA) presents the second installment of WestMusings | 10 Minute Museum Talks, which took place during the 79th Annual Meeting in Las Vegas on...
Article | 2014: Las Vegas, NV
By Michelle Nash
I was very pleased to present this poster at the recent Western Museums Association 2014 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, and am further pleased for the opportunity to share it here as well. The following blog post is not so much a summary of the poster (which can be accessed below), but rather a call to further the Meta-...
Article | 2013: Salt Lake City, UT
By Alice Parman
This session took place during the Western Museums Association 2013 Annual Meeting
At the movie theater we see repeated messages about no texting or talking—what about museums? While some museums ban personal devices, others embrace them. What does research tell us about personal devices as...
Article | 2013: Salt Lake City, UT
By Clare Haggarty
This session took place during the Western Museums Association 2013 Annual Meeting
I care for a public art collection at the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, and the challenges I face concerning collection management can be...
