With a new exhibit, the Smithsonian Institution is highlighting how athletics have helped to dramatically change the lives of people with intellectual disabilities over the last 50 years.
Smithsonian Puts Spotlight On Special Olympics
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Museum of DisABILITY History
Museum of disABILITY History gives a historical look at the treatment and aids developed over the centuries for the physically and mentally disabled.
The History of Disability Was To Hide It, But Waltham Students Bring It To Light
There were no tests on the syllabus. There was no homework, per se. In this unique course at Gann Academy in Waltham, the task was to create a museum-worthy exhibit on the history of people with disabilities in America.
Bringing Accessible Design to More People Than Ever
NewsHour Weekend’s talks to New York City’s Digital Accessibility Coordinator about the importance of accessible design and tours an exhibit at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum that highlights these advancements.
‘Access+Ability’ exhibit showcases designs for, and by, those with disabilities
Eye-catching objects designed for, and by, people with physical and other disabilities are the focus of the current “Access+Ability” exhibition in New York.
THE SENSES: DESIGN BEYOND VISION
Wander through a scented snowstorm, play a furry instrument in a Tactile Orchestra, investigate the sonic properties of glass, and experience many more multi-sensory experiences from some of the world’s most creative thinker.
How Design for One Turns Into Design for All
Make a specialty item easier to use — and at the same time, fun, cool and beautiful — and that item may be embraced and used by all. The real issue isn’t disability. It’s choice.
How a Blind Professor Is Helping Other Sight-Impaired Museum Visitors Experience Art
Kleege, who is blind and has been on many touch tours of museums, has long seen the potential for institutions to do more. The daughter of a painter and a sculptor, she grew up going to artists’ studios, galleries, and museums, and has advocated for such spaces to go beyond ramps and ADA compliance.
First Museum To Host A Major Tactile Exhibit Designed To Include Blind And Low-Vision Visitors
Developed with generous support from the National Federation of the Blind and Nikon, the Newseum is the first museum in the United States to host a major tactile exhibit designed to include blind and low-vision visitors.
Designing an Inclusive Audio Guide Part 1: An Introduction
This is the first post in a series about the development process of The Warhol’s new audio guide.