Culture Companion @CultureCompTO
Culture Companion – a small, universally accessible guide to enhance the way people can experience exhibits in small museums or art galleries. culturecompanion.weebly.com Toronto, Ontario Joined March 2018-
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Scotland is planning on being the first UK nation to ban plastic straws by 2019. However, One in Five (a disability rights group), are asking for the ban to be halted until a sustainable solution is found that is suitable for those with disabilities. ow.ly/n5t030juWEt
“It is and it isn’t the same to see art when you’re blind. … It is a very moving experience when you recognize a piece or feel an emotional connection to new art.” ow.ly/ngD730juyPU
"Touching is part of a much bigger, more imaginative encounter with things—trying to somehow make contact with the past.” And there are countless ways of facilitating this type of contact, it seems. ow.ly/6koV30jz6y1
Tips for Accessibility in Museums ow.ly/C4c530juyMp
"Our research found that for people with early and middle stage dementia there were marked and measurable increases in wellbeing. This project could work with anybody and in any museum, and therein lies its strength" ow.ly/1UR530juyJA
Not all museums have such large budgets to address accessibility needs in their buildings and programs, so this is where we want to make a difference!
The ReelEducation program provides free resources for educators and administrators to teach students about inclusion, empathy, universal design, mental health and stereotypes, as well as attitudinal and employment barriers. Sign up to get their toolkit! ow.ly/L3QP30juZkx
TED talk by Stephen Cluskey – Accessibility will impact us at some stage in our lives. The principle of universal design is a philosophy based on designing to be fully inclusive of everyone. ow.ly/v83X30jmPSE
Check out our GoFundMe campaign! All donors will receive a pdf copy of our Toolkit which contains brainstorming activities, recommendations and resources to consider when designing a Culture Companion that fits the needs of your exhibit. gofundme.com/culturecompani…
TOMORROW! A rainy spring day = a perfect opportunity for hands-on activities in our cozy galleries. Join us for the first in a series of four TAPESTRY TEACH-INS in the 2nd floor gallery. Friendly tapestry... facebook.com/textilemuseumo…
Here's an interview with Anne Zbitnew, Humber Faculty and Board Member at Tangled Art + Disability we are thankful for her invaluable advice and assistance with our project! ow.ly/SeYu30jk6YI
bringing universal accessibility to the forefront of curation
Eva Westerhof gives a compelling TED talk about accessibility and inclusion. She is a disability rights advocate, accessibility consultant and trainer for inclusive information, communication and technology who is Deaf. ow.ly/sIC730jmPR7
Why we need universal design. TED Talk by Michael Nesmith who is Deaf and a American Sign Language speaker working as a creative designer for Amazon. ow.ly/NVbc30jnaHQ
The ROM partners with Autism Ontario to create welcoming and engaging tours for people with ASD and their families.
The Ontario Science Centre @OntScienceCtr has new programs that aim to break barriers and invite visitors of all ages and abilities to embrace and celebrate neurodiversity through a series of family-friendly programs. ow.ly/4E0M30jnwRV
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