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KIDZUS VISION is to become an innovator in interactive, museum-based learning for children and families, to excel at serving, celebrating and reflecting our community and to


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KIDZU’S VISION is to become an innovator in interactive, museum-based learning for children and families, to excel at serving, celebrating and reflecting our community and to offer a model for other museums that share our commitment to creative, playful, evidence-based learning and deep community partnerships

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MOU Memorandum of Understanding

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Inclusion

“State of including a diverse group

  • f people within a group or

structure”

  • Physical environment
  • program structure
  • Public relations
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Sensory Processing Disorder

The brain has trouble receiving and

responding to information that comes in through the senses. Sensory Integration Dysfunction

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How does your museum affect people with Sensory Processing Disorder?

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What about your museum makes it difficult for some patrons?

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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT Noise level

  • Sound baffles on the ceiling
  • Adjusting speakers so sound

does not carry Aroma

  • Covered garbage cans
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Tactile Alternative adhesives for crafts Floor surfaces Balance Ramp/stairs should all have railings

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Programmatic considerations

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Getting the word out: Ada requires:

Marketing and Public Relations promoting accessible programs & exhibitions. Reach out to Diverse Constituencies Understand Needs Communicate how Museum Meets Those Needs

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National Education Association‘s Design for Accessibility: A Cultural Administrator’s Handbook

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Examples…

Understood.Org

12 Museums With Sensory-Friendly Accommodations for Kids

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Please Touch Museum Philadelphia PA

Quiet area for kids who need a sensory break

Henry Ford Museum

Sound Canceling Headphones

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Center for Puppetry Arts

Sensory-friendly Programming

  • Noise level & lighting can be adjusted
  • Workshop choices involve
  • puppet-making that is less messy.
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Children’s Museum of Houston

Signs are put up on exhibits that warn parents “this exhibit may be too stimulating…”

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Questions?

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