Disability
Why is disability an issue that is still fighting to be heard?
It’s 1am on Friday morning and I’m in an ambulance hurtling towards Accident & Emergency with my daughter fighting for her life in the back. Another seizure and this time it’s bad. This isn’t our first trip in an ambulance, but there is a distinct point during our journey when I fear it will be …
Voxpop: Why do we need a new approach to displaying disability?
The Wellcome Collection and Research Centre for Museums and Galleries at the University of Leicester has recently published new guidance outlining how museums can take an ethical approach to interpreting disability and difference in gallery spaces. Why don’t we see more exhibitions and displays about disability? Richard Sandell, co-director, Research Centre for Museums and Galleries, …
Cultural venues among those recognised in disabled access awards
Barbican, Beamish and Culloden Battlefield all featured in Euan’s Guide initiative
The difference an accessible toilet makes
Samantha Bowen on making use of a Changing Place toilet at Eureka!