Rowman & Littlefield Publishers / AASLH
Pages: 110
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Trim: 6¼ x 9½
978-1-4422-2760-6 • Hardback • July 2014 • $98.00 • (£75.00)
978-1-4422-2761-3 • Paperback • July 2014 • $45.00 • (£35.00)
978-1-4422-2765-1 • eBook • July 2014 • $42.50 • (£35.00)
Katie Stringer has performed research focusing on museum education, especially programs for people with disabilities and children in special education classes. She has worked in museums and historic sites in various capacities including education director, curator, collections manager, director of interpretation, and more.
Preface
Chapter 1: Museums, Education, and Accessibility
Chapter 2: Sensitivity and Awareness: Preparing the Museum and Staff
Chapter 3: Universal Design at Museums and Historic Sites
Chapter 4: Model Programs of Accessibility at Museums in the United States
Chapter 5: A Case Study and Model for Museums and Historic Sites: Seven Key
Elements of Effective Programs
Chapter 6: Conclusions: Making a Difference in Your Community
Appendixes
Bibliography
Suggested Reading
Programming for People with Special Needs is an invaluable manual with clear, concise examples of how museums benefit when they open their doors, exhibits, and programing to all audiences in a community. A commitment to common-sense universal design principles opens the dialogue about what matters in our history and culture to every citizen, thus enriching our communities through better education and community engagement.
— AASLH History News
Programming for People with Special Needs is an invaluable manual with clear, concise examples of how museums benefit when they open their doors, exhibits, and programming to all audiences in a community. A commitment to common-sense universal design principles opens the dialogue about what matters in our history and culture to every citizen, thus enriching our communities through better education and community engagement.
— Carroll Van West, director of the Center for Historic Preservation at Middle Tennessee University, and Tennessee State Historian
Programming for People with Special Needs is an important new resource for any museum or historic site serious about expanding their current audience base and preparing for tomorrow’s visitors. While the ADA already requires us to accommodate visitors’ physical needs, it is equally important that our programs consider the needs of visitors experiencing various forms of learning and intellectual disabilities, including memory loss, especially since their numbers are expected to increase dramatically over the next several decades. This thorough and practical volume can help your institution accomplish this goal and, in turn, become a museum or historic site better prepared for the future.
— Karen Graham Wade, director, Homestead Museum, City of Industry, California