Accessibility Planning for Ontario Museums (2023)

 

 

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Webinar Recording: Accessibility Planning
for Ontario Museums

Recorded April 27, 2023

On April 27, 2023 the OMA hosted a webinar, "Accessibility Planning for Ontario Museums. Our panel of presenters took us through essential components of best-practice accessibility plans for museums of all sizes, including:
- elements of an accessibility plan
- community engagement to meet accessibility needs
- specific considerations for historic buildings
- existing tools and resources

As we look forward to a busy summer tourism season, being able to welcome all visitors requires planning for accessibility.

Meet our Speakers and Download their slides:
Dr. Elka Weinstein, Museum Advisor, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport
Wendy Bailey, Accessibility Policy Advisor, Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility
Alex Glass, Executive Director, ArtsBuild Ontario
Michael Rikley-Lancaster, Executive Director/Curator, Mississippi Valley Textile Museum
Laurie Webb, Manager, Museums, Gallery & Archives, County of Lambton 
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