Museums and Accessibility

Museums and Accessibility

Categories: Lectures and Seminars | Intended for

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Add to calendar

Location Details

Live online Zoom event.

Contact Information

Ryan Patterson, 613-520-2600 x 7303, Ryan.Patterson@Carleton.ca

Cost

Free

About this Event

Host Organization: Carleton University Disability Research Group
More Information: Please click here for additional details.

Ahlam Bavi (UBC) and Patricia Bérubé (Carleton University) will explore issues relating to accessibility of art gallery and museum exhibits. Ahlam will present her work "Gamification of Digital Heritage as an Approach to Improving Museums and Art Gallery Engagement for Blind and Partially Sighted Visitors" and Patricia her work "Experiencing Paintings Through Augmented Multi-Sensory Prototypes," followed by audience Q&A and Discussion.

All are welcome to register for this free live online event at the Eventbrite link below.

This event is part of the ongoing CUDRG series "Accessibility, Inclusion, and Disability: Connecting Scholars and Practitioners."