Resources

Are you looking for help creating a more inclusive experience at your organization? Use the tools and resources provided here to learn more about inclusivity and how best to practice it.

Website Research “Special Needs” is an Ineffective Euphemism Reports on an empirical study that found euphemisms like "special needs" to be more associated with negative perceptions

Website Personal Account #Ableism Disability advocate Leah Smith on her personal experiences of ableism

Website How-To Guide 10 Best Practices of Accessible Museum Websites Article offers high-impact considerations for website accessibility, accompanied by images and resource links.

Website Overview 10 Principles of Disability Justice Summary of the Sins Invalid’s principles of disability justice

Website Overview 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design I think there's an artist hidden at the bottom of every single one of us. We show people that anybody can paint a picture that they're proud of. The joy of painting comes from creating. In this world, everything can be happy.

PDF/Doc Overview 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design Assistive Listening Systems Guide for meeting ADA standards related to the use/provision of ALDs

PDF/Doc How-To Guide 2010 Revised Regulations of the Americans with Disabilities Act Titles II and III NEA Tip sheet highlighting important considerations for cultural venues in the 2010 revised ADA regulations

21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CCVA) I think there's an artist hidden at the bottom of every single one of us. We show people that anybody can paint a picture that they're proud of. The joy of painting comes from creating. In this world, everything can be happy.

Website 504 “sit ins”

Video Overview 504 & Beyond with Sami Schalk Explores disability politics and the Black Panther Party, tracing the work of Black cultural workers in the disability rights movement

PDF/Doc Research A Call to Action for Disability and Rehabilitation Research using a DisCrit and Disability Justice Framework Recommendations for researchers about designing and implementing more inclusive research studies

Video Personal Account A Conversation about Blindness and Art Artist talk with Georgina Kleege and Emilie Gossiaux about their experiences with art, including audio description and tactile experiences.

Video Exemplar A Guide to Accessing Modern One Example of a video guide to help visitors plan their visits, from the National Galleries of Scotland

Website How-To Guide A to Z: Job Descriptions Addresses formulating a job descriptions and accommodations processes in accordance with guidance from the EEOC

Website Overview About Universal Design Overview of the guiding principles, history, and benefits of Universal Design

PDF/Doc Personal Account Access as Relationship: Lessons from Lived Experience Reflections on accessibility practices by karen Krolak

Website Personal Account Access Intimacy: The Missing Link Blog post by disabled activist Mia Mingus on accessibility as a communal, intimate, and responsive experience.

PDF/Doc Research Accessibility and Exhibit Safety: The Importance of Sensory Maps Describes why and how sensory maps promote inclusion of disabled visitors

Website How-To Guide Accessibility in the Arts: A Promise and a Practice Offers an overview of why access is important, as well as considerations for common accommodations

PDF/Doc Overview Accessibility Laws At a Glance Visual overview of the ADA and Rehab Act

Website Overview Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Fact Sheet explaining the new Rule on the Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by State and Local Governments

PDF/Doc How-To Guide Accessibility Planning and Resource Guide for Cultural Administrators – Full Guide Step-by-step guide for implementing best practices in accessibility with examples in cultural arts organizations

Website Overview Accessible Audio Tours – For Some or For All? Overview of different approaches to audio tours in museums

Book How-To Guide Accessible Gardening for People with Disabilities: A Guide to Methods, Tools, and Plants Considerations, tools, and techniques for gardening with limited mobility.