Digital | Remote volunteers boost access
Catrin Podgorski on the Heritage Access 2022 project
Anti-ableism
Sensory storytelling and sign language training will engage nonverbal visitors
Words can get in the way of a good museum experience, says Sam Bowen
What is ableism?
Museums Association board member Tony Heaton sets the scene for our anti-ableism issue of Museums Journal
Vox pop | What is the biggest challenge with disability representation?
Three experts share their views
When it comes to creating accessible spaces, one size definitely doesn’t fit all
There isn’t a single solution to inclusive access, says Pierrette Squires
Policy | Tackling disability under-representation in museum
Support the MA’s anti-ableism campaign, says Esther Fox
Inclusive recruitment is still a work in progress
Cultural institutions’ approach to employing disabled people has often felt more like a box-ticking exercise. But new practice on inclusive recruitment could change this
Disability rights have fallen off the political agenda
Ableism is still pervasive and widely tolerated in the heritage sector, which has a long way to go before it can call itself truly inclusive
Working life | ‘Fibromyalgia is as much a part of me as my red hair and love of leopard print’
Stacey Smith, part of the commercial services team at London’s National Gallery, talks about the things that can make a difference for disabled workers
How to welcome everyone
While many museums still struggle to create inclusive exhibitions for disabled visitors, Rob Sharp has found some innovative examples of best practice
Art speaks louder than words
Gareth Harris speaks to the artists who are challenging preconceptions around disability
Voices on anti-ableism
Museums Journal canvassed nine artists, writers, activists and curators for their views on how inclusivity in museums, galleries and wider society should be improved. Here are their responses