The following resources were compiled from organizations throughout the nonprofit and museum sector. AAM reviewed and approved each one based on the organization’s authority and expertise and the resource’s usefulness related to the topic. Clicking the links below will take you off the AAM website.

Dementia Toolkit for Small Museums

The UK Museums Association shares the Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery Dementia Toolkit. Based on a research project with the Alzheimer’s Society in West Kent, and Canterbury Christ Church University, the toolkit aims to support museums of all sizes by providing tips on training staff to be dementia friendly, choosing objects and evaluation. (PDF, 25 pages)

Effective Access for People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Hearing access expert Janice S. Lintz offers this guide on how museums and other organizations can offer access to people who are deaf or hard of hearing. The document shares information on different types of assistive listening devices, including visual elements such as closed captions, and in-person interpreters. Included are captioning standards and finding technical support for assistive-listening devices. This worksheet can help museums determine the best course of action.

Resources for Visitors on the Autism Spectrum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides a number of resources for visitors on the autism spectrum specifically related to touring the museum. Included in this resource are social narratives and visual checklists.