Date of Graduation
Winter 12-16-2016
Document Access
Project/Capstone - Global access
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Museum Studies
College/School
College of Arts and Sciences
Department/Program
Museum Studies
First Advisor
Marjorie Schwarzer
Abstract
This capstone paper explores the need for an accessibility consulting firm to help museums and cultural institutions implement Americans with Disabilities Act policy adherence, universal design and accessible programming that increases the inclusion of people with disabilities in their organizations. The paper begins with a literature review that synthesizes the history of disability legislation and its relationship to museums, explores how museums can go beyond legal compliance and discusses the infrastructure suggested to implement accessibility efforts in an institution. The paper then proposes a project to create an accessibility consulting firm that assists museums in achieving their accessibility goals and the design of an “Accessibility Toolkit” that packages checklists, policies and program curriculum that is customizable to each institution.
Recommended Citation
Garnese, Lauren J., "Achieving Access: Designing a Museum Accessibility Consulting Firm" (2016). Master's Projects and Capstones. 474.
https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/474
