Simon Stephens

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Simon Stephens

Head of Publications and Events, Museums Association

Museums Journal: The Anti-Ableism Issue

Ableism remains pervasive across the museum sector - here's how we can all take meaningful action

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Editorial | We all need to be less ableist

Editor Simon Stephens introduces our third themed issue of Museums Journal

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Museums are failing if they don’t represent neurodivergent people

Equitable provision must become a reality, says Justine Reilly

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Digital | Remote volunteers boost access

Catrin Podgorski on the Heritage Access 2022 project

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Sensory storytelling and sign language training will engage nonverbal visitors

Words can get in the way of a good museum experience, says Sam Bowen

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Vox pop | What is the biggest challenge with disability representation?

Three experts share their views

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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

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Policy | Tackling disability under-representation in museum

Support the MA’s anti-ableism campaign, says Esther Fox

V&A Dundee celebrates fifth anniversary

Research carried out to mark five years since opening shows impact of Scotland's design museum

Anti-ableist museums | Further resources

Websites, books and organisations to help you and your museum on the journey to becoming anti-ableist

Guidance for trans-inclusive practice unveiled

University of Leicester has developed the document with backing from cultural organisations

Profile | ‘The best thing about small organisations is that you can do things much, much quicker’

Simon Stephens talks to Annette MacTavish about her work at the Museum of Cornish Life