WestMuse Blog

In April, a Museum Accessibility Survey was promoted on the Western Museum Association (WMA) website and social media channels, and further shared out by other museum associations. The survey responses revealed a central theme – we know the need, but we need help. View the full survey report here.

Observed in the U.S. since 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has become a movement that provides support through education, advocates for better policies, and fights the stigma and discrimination around mental health.

The most meaningful education does not come from textbooks or tools of the trade, but from a community of people with shared knowledge, experiences, and histories. So, why not cultivate a community of practice at the intersection of museums and schools?

Written by James Boorn, an accessibility advocate and student in the University of Washington Museum Studies Certification Program

Expert tips, online trainings, and digital toolkits are all at your fingertips with the Museum Learning Hub.

By Jason B. Jones, Executive Director, Western Museums Association