The Importance of Tactile Maps for Blind People Growing up as the only blind child in a school full of sighted children, I had fewer opportunities to explore tactile maps by touch than they had
The Active Power of Touch, Hosted at The Peale, Baltimore’s Community Museum | April 2026 The Peale Museum invites artists from the greater Baltimore region to apply for inclusion in The Active Power of Touch, a
Art can engage both the senses of touch and vision, depending on the materials used and the way that it is created. There are many resources about visual characteristics of art, but artists do not
Exposing people who are sighted to tactile and audio content creates an integrated experience for all visitors.
I consult with museums to improve their accessibility for people who are blind or have low vision. I enjoy planning accessible exhibits and programs.
Cheryl Fogle-Hatch, Ph.D. created MuseumSenses to showcase her work in researching and developing multisensory experiences in galleries, museums, and other cultural organizations. She believes that creating exhibit content with tactile and audio components has the potential to fully engage people who are blind with a broad range of topics.
I help museums increase access for all visitors by creating multisensory exhibits for everyone. I would be happy to discuss a project with you. Get started by booking a complimentary consultation with me.
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