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Building a Foundation of Accessibility: Resources for Exhibition Professionals

By Michele Hartley and Exhibition's Editorial Advisory Committee

This article first appeared in the journal Exhibition (Fall 2025) Vol. 44 No. 2 and is reproduced with permission. There are many ways to expand knowledge about accessibility and the disability community—from diving into …
Affordability of Accessibility

By Violet Rose Arma

This article first appeared in the journal Exhibition (Fall 2025) Vol. 44 No. 2 and is reproduced with permission. It is no secret that museums are often under-resourced, with access programs among the first line items cut …
Embracing the Opportunity of Universal Exhibition Graphic Design: Success Stories from the National Park Service

By Valerie Faithorn

This article first appeared in the journal Exhibition (Fall 2025) Vol. 44 No. 2 and is reproduced with permission. Exhibition graphic designers are tasked with turning compelling stories into beautiful visuals that touch a …
Making Multisensory Interpretation a Reality

By Amy Hurst, Lynda Kennedy, and Charlotte Martin

This article first appeared in the journal Exhibition (Fall 2025) Vol. 44 No. 2 and is reproduced with permission. Museum visitors learn and engage through multiple senses. For museums and historic sites to be accessible, …
A Holistic and People-Centered Approach to Accessible Exhibition Design: Walker Art Center Case Study

By Doc Czypinski, Sarah Lampen, and Erin McNeil

This article first appeared in the journal Exhibition (Fall 2025) Vol. 44 No. 2 and is reproduced with permission. Developing an accessible exhibition requires collaboration between curators, departments, artists, audiences, …
In Feeling: Highlighting Disabled Artists through Empathy and Accessibility

By Molly Joyce and Kristen Nassif, PhD

This article first appeared in the journal Exhibition (Fall 2025) Vol. 44 No. 2 and is reproduced with permission. Is it possible to fully understand someone’s point of view? What tensions might arise from wanting to …
Right to Rest

By Danielle Schulz and Karuna Srikureja

This article first appeared in the journal Exhibition (Fall 2025) Vol. 44 No. 2 and is reproduced with permission. Alma Thomas (1891–1978) was an American artist, educator, and community organizer who developed her distinct …
An Ecosystem of Access

By Hannah des Cognets and Amy S. Weisser

This article first appeared in the journal Exhibition (Fall 2025) Vol. 44 No. 2 and is reproduced with permission. Storm King Art Center, located in New York State’s Hudson Valley, connects visitors with works of art set …
Making History Museums Accessible to the Blind and Low-Vision Community

By Meg Bowersox and Jenn Tham

This article first appeared in the journal Exhibition (Fall 2025) Vol. 44 No. 2 and is reproduced with permission. Taking up space as a disabled person is always revolutionary. —Sandy Ho[i] The Museum of the American …
Building Access Culture: Intentional Strategies for Museums

By Elise Schaffer

This article first appeared in the journal Exhibition (Fall 2025) Vol. 44 No. 2 and is reproduced with permission. In Fall 2023, Lehigh University Art Galleries (LUAG) launched its Access Culture initiative, a six-part …