Title Programming for People with Special Needs : a Guide for Museums and Historic Sites / Katie Stringer

Published Lanham : Rowman and Littlefield, [2014]

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Description 1 online resource (xii, 98 pages) Series American Association for State and Local History American Association for State and Local History Contents Museums, education, and accessibility -- Sensitivity and awareness: preparing the museum and staff -- Universal design at museums and historic sites -- Model programs of accessibility at museums in the United States -- A case study and model for museums and historic sites: seven key elements of effective programs -- Conclusions: making a difference in your community Summary The book features the seven keys to creating effective programming for people with special needs, especially elementary and secondary students with intellectual disabilities:Sensitivity and awareness trainingPlanning and communicationTimingEngagement and social/life skillsObject-centered and inquiry-based programsStructureFlexibility </spa Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 93-95) and index Notes Print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed Subject Museums and people with disabilities. Learning disabled. Museum buildings -- Barrier-free design. Museums and people with disabilities -- United States Learning disabled -- United States Museum buildings -- Barrier-free design -- United States Art museums and people with disabilities. BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Museum Administration & Museology. REFERENCE -- General. TRAVEL -- Museums, Tours, Points of Interest. Art museums and people with disabilities Learning disabled Museum buildings -- Barrier-free design Museums and people with disabilities United States Form Electronic book LC no. 2021676772 ISBN 9781442227651 1442227656 9781442227651

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