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Thesis
Breaking barriers: guidelines in creating accessible museum experience for visitors with visual disabilities
Master of Science (M.S.), Drexel University
Jun 2017
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/etd-7672
Abstract
When an art museum displays objects, it relies on the visitor's ability to see and observe. However, museums alienate audiences with visual impairments by failing to offer programs to help those visitors engage with art. This study analyzes how small to mid-size museums adapt programs and acquire resources to become more accessible to audiences with visual disabilities. An analysis of these interviews revealed that museums become more accessible if they assess current barriers, connect with their community, create tactile programs, and solicit feedback from the audience served. This research serves as a guide and provides advice for museums that want to become more welcoming to visitors with visual disabilities.
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- Title
- Breaking barriers
- Creators
- Courtney Clark - DU
- Contributors
- Elizabeth McClearn (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- vi, 62 pages
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Arts Administration; Arts and Entertainment Enterprise; Drexel University; Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design
- Other Identifier
- 7672; 991014632327304721