A National Museum of Disability History and Culture in DC?

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 22:08:28 -0400
culture, disability, everybody, history, park, penhurst, preservation, smithsonian

The National Council on Public History poses that it's about time for a Museum of Disability Culture and History in the nation's capitol - there are many who are building momentum toward making that dream a reality - read more via this linked article.

For those who want to explore the history and culture of disability now, or prefer to explore online museums - here is a small selection of what is available:

EveryBody: An Artifact History of Disability (SI)

Disability History Museum

National Park Service: Disability History Series

Museum of disABILITY History -NY

Pennhurst Memorial and Preservation Alliance PA

Have questions about how museums handle accessibility - check out these sites:

Alice Wong Interviews Amanda Cachia, independent curator about museums and disability inclusion via Disability Visibility Podcast

SI Accessibility for Museum Professionals Site

MoMA: What Does It Mean To Be An Accessible Museum

Anna Wong also interviews Anna Berry about her lived experience as a disabled curator via the Disability Visibility podcast

For more information locally about Accessibility and Disability Services at UMBC, click on the website button.

Student Disability Services serves undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities, as well as those who might want to explore further information about the academic accommodation process.