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.
As 2023 rapidly draws to a close, I am highlighting my best posts from last year and mentioning some of the exciting plans that I have for next year.
Recently, I had the pleasure of consulting with two artists who designed a multimedia installation that incorporated audio, video, and tactile elements.
I have been thinking about how discussions of museum accessibility shift based on the lived-experience of a majority of participants. When a group of blind people discuss museums, they talk about the limits of visual
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 have written about the importance of tactile exploration for blind people who gather information about objects using their sense of touch. I think that tactile exploration also benefits sighted people. In this post, I
An excellent article by Chancey Fleet was brought to my attention after I published a recent post. Tactile Drawing and Spatial Thinking. Chancey Fleet describes image poverty as the lack of tactile graphics. Read her
In March 2023, I spent three days in New York City with 30 people who were learning and practicing tactile drawing. I am writing this post to describe that rare opportunity. Background To understand why
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
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