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Museums Can Renew America Through the Semiquincentennial
Though it may still feel like a long way off, the United States’ 250th anniversary is rapidly approaching. Right now, the US Semiquincentennial Commission, federal agencies, state history organizations, and individual museums throughout … -
Accessibility Resources
Download a PDF copy of these resources. Please note that these resources are not intended to endorse one organization or another, nor are they meant to be comprehensive. If you want to learn more about the Americans with Disabilities Act … -
Guidelines for Site Accessibility at In-Person Events
Download a PDF copy of this guide. Physical access to and around your facility If you are hosting the public at an event, it is important to understand potential barriers for people with physical disabilities in getting into and around … -
Guidelines for Accessible Event Invitation and Outreach
Download a PDF copy of this guide. Whether you are hosting a meeting, workshop, or seminar, there will be some form of invitation. This invitation, and all event communication, should be as accessible as possible, whether issued on paper, … -
Communications Tip Sheet for Events
Download a PDF copy of this guide. Understanding Effective Communication The ADA requires that Title II entities (state and local governments) and Title III entities (businesses and nonprofit organizations that serve the public) … -
Accessibility Guidelines for In-Person and Virtual Meetings, Seminars, and Workshops
Download a PDF copy of this guide. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all meetings, seminars, and workshops must be accessible to participants with disabilities. This applies to both in-person and virtual events. Fundamental … -
Accessible Communications Guidelines
Advisors: Alex Ying Chen, Bojana Coklyat, Sky Cubacub, Dawn Koceja, and Emmanuel Von Schack Download a PDF version of this guide. Introduction Over sixty million adults in the United States, or one in four Americans, live with a … -
Guidelines for Site Accessibility at Virtual Events
Download a PDF copy of this guide. As virtual events continue to expand, it is important to understand potential barriers that can arise for people with disabilities. There are a variety of platforms available for hosting events, and they … -
What I Learned in a Year of Writing “Museums and Creative Aging: A Healthful Partnership”
The creative aging movement is coming of age, and just in the nick of time. As of last year, 80 percent of state arts agencies across the United States reported a high or very high demand for creative aging programs in their state, which … -
Strategies for Engaging and Representing Latinos in Museums
The Latino Network of the American Alliance of Museums has released Strategies for Engaging and Representing Latinos in Museums, a new in-depth resource which provides background information and strategies for engaging and representing …
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