Last week when I attended the National Braille Association conference, I was able to find some time to visit the Harriet Beecher Stowe House in Cincinnati. I admit, last time when I was in Cincinnati, I didn’t know about it, otherwise I would have put it on my list, though maybe it was at the..
The Typhlological Museum in Madrid
It was a long time dream coming true to visit the Typhlological Museum in Madrid, Museo Tiflológico, a museum for and about blind and visually impaired people. The occasion was that we were speaking at the Inclusive Museum conference in Zaragoza. My options were to fly through Barcelona or Madrid, so I picked Madrid to..
Touch tour at the Rijksmuseum
Last week I was in Amsterdam attending the third Tactile Reading and Graphics Conference. As always when I travel, I try to squeeze in at least a museum visit. This time, it was the Rijksmuseum, for several reasons. One that it was already recommended to me as an accessible experience, but even more importantly because..
Tactile Museums: A Guide for the Blind & Visually Impaired
Exploring Tactile Museums: Enhancing Accessibility for the Blind & Visually Impaired Throughout the years, the general perception of museums has been that they house rich collections of the finest art, culture, history, and other knowledge. However, the traditional design of museums often excludes people who are blind or visually impaired. This is where tactile exhibits..