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
“I met Cheryl while working on a grant project aimed at increasing the capacity of historic sites to create rich, sensory-based interpretive experiences that are accessible to visitors with disabilities. We began collaborating on exhibition
We created a multisensory exhibit called Founding Fossils that displays content in both visual and tactile modes. The exhibit tells a complex story that involves art, history, science, and technology.
The trend to bring your own device (BYOD) into the museum has the potential to increase access for people who are blind or have low vision if exhibit content is designed to take advantage of
Recently, I had the pleasure of consulting with two artists who designed a multimedia installation that incorporated audio, video, and tactile elements.
In July 2023, I led two tours highlighting the braille and tactile exhibits that were installed at the FDR memorial last year. The tours were for 60 K-12 teachers who participated in professional development workshops
I am pleased to announce the release of a digital publication titled Making History Accessible: Toolkit for Multisensory Interpretation. I am proud to have been a member of this collaboration. It details a range of
In a December tradition, I write a post about the highlights of my work each year. This year I am focusing on multisensory exhibits that opened in 2022—because exhibit planning can take months or years,
In 2021, I visited the Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Memorial located on the National Mall in Washington D.C, and I documented accessibility concerns for people who are blind or have low vision. Recently, I produced
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