The Present and Future of Museum Accessibility for People with Visual Impairments

People with visual impairments (PVI) have shown interest in visiting museums and enjoying visual art. Based on this knowledge, some museums provide tactile reproductions of artworks, specialized tours for PVI, or enable them to schedule accessible visits. However, the ability of PVI to visit museums is still dependent on the assistance they get from their family and friends or from the museum personnel. In this paper, we surveyed 19 PVI to understand their opinions and expectations about visiting museums independently, as well as the requirements of user interfaces to support it. Moreover, we increase the knowledge about the previous experiences, motivations and accessibility issues of PVI in museums

una propuesta metodológica en torno al uso de la realidad virtual en personas con discapacidad visual

UIDB/00417/2020 UIDP/00417/2020Este artículo tiene como objetivo reflexionar sobre las posibilidades que ofrece la realidad virtual como elemento mediador entre el objeto artístico y el público con discapacidad visual. A partir de la digitalización fotogramétrica y tratamiento virtual de la pintura O Grupo do Leão (1885) de Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro (pieza clave del realismo portugués) ponemos el foco en la retroalimentación mecano-háptica como recurso de inclusión cognitiva y socioafectiva el ámbito museístico. El propósito es desarrollar e impulsar un prototipo tecnológico (en curso) que haga efectivo el encuentro estético entre el espectador con discapacidad visual y el objeto de museo del modo más auténtico posible. Finalmente, se especifican algunos resultados ya obtenidos durante una estancia de investigación internacional: procesos de captura y generación del modelo tridimensional, limpieza y tratamiento con software 3D especializado, para contribuir a una nueva exploración de los sentidos dentro del campo de la inmersión visual en museos.publishersversionpublishe

Development of Accessible Museum for Blind Tourists

As we know that museums store a lot of visual objects. So that blind people who do not have vision will have difficulty enjoying the visual objects of the museum. This study discusses the tourist attractions of the museum that can be enjoyed by blind tourists. To support this research, a qualitative research method with a case study approach was used. The results showed that blind tourists enjoyed museum attractions in two ways, hearing and touching. Information will be received by listening to museum educators explain stories about visual objects. Then to add information, blind tourists can touch the visual object. Accessibility that needs to be developed in Museum of the Asian African Conference is guiding block, braille, and audio media. Museum educators can be trained to be able to guide blind tourists properly

A PARTICIPAÇÃO DAS PESSOAS COM DEFICIÊNCIA VISUAL NA CRIAÇÃO DE RECURSOS PARA MUSEUS PRODUZIDOS POR MEIO DE TECNOLOGIAS 3D

3D technologies have been applied to resources that expand the access of people with visual impairments to museum objects. The purpose of this article is to discuss the importance of including visually impaired users in the design of these resources. To this end, a literature review was developed on the access of people with visual disabilities to museum objects, the possibilities of applying 3D technologies in this area and projects developed with co-participation. The inclusion of visually impaired people in project teams adds contributions and recommendations not centered on visual culture. The improvements resulting from this inclusion show great potential for applicability and should involve decisions from the scales for reproduction of the models to the selection of printing techniques and materials. However, expanding this inclusion requires the development of inclusive tools, methods and training.As tecnologias 3D vêm sendo aplicadas em recursos que ampliam o acesso das pessoas com deficiência visual aos objetos de museu. O objetivo deste artigo é discutir a importância da inclusão das pessoas com deficiência visual no projeto desses recursos. Para isso, foi realizada uma revisão de literatura sobre o acesso das pessoas com deficiência visual aos objetos de museu, a aplicação das tecnologias 3D nesse âmbito e projetos elaborados com co-participação. A inclusão das pessoas com deficiência visual nas equipes de projeto adiciona contribuições e recomendações não centralizadas na cultura visual. Os aprimoramentos resultantes dessa inclusão mostram grande potencial de aplicabilidade e devem envolver decisões desde as escalas para reprodução dos modelos até a seleção das técnicas de impressão e dos materiais. Porém, a ampliação dessa inclusão requer o desenvolvimento de ferramentas, métodos e treinamentos inclusivos

The participation of visually impaired people in the creation of resources for museums produced through 3d technologies

As tecnologias 3D vêm sendo aplicadas em recursos que ampliam o acesso das pessoas com deficiência visual aos objetos de museu. O objetivo deste artigo é discutir a importância da inclusão das pessoas com deficiência visual no projeto desses recursos. Para isso, foi realizada uma revisão de literatura sobre o acesso das pessoas com deficiência visual aos objetos de museu, a aplicação das tecnologias 3D nesse âmbito e projetos elaborados com co-participação. A inclusão das pessoas com deficiência visual nas equipes de projeto adiciona contribuições e recomendações não centralizadas na cultura visual. Os aprimoramentos resultantes dessa inclusão mostram grande potencial de aplicabilidade e devem envolver decisões desde as escalas para reprodução dos modelos até a seleção das técnicas de impressão e dos materiais. Porém, a ampliação dessa inclusão requer o desenvolvimento de ferramentas, métodos e treinamentos inclusivos.3D technologies have been applied to resources that expand the access of people with visual impairments to museum objects. The purpose of this article is to discuss the importance of including visually impaired users in the design of these resources. To this end, a literature review was developed on the access of people with visual disabilities to museum objects, the possibilities of applying 3D technologies in this area and projects developed with co-participation. The inclusion of visually impaired people in project teams adds contributions and recommendations not centered on visual culture. The improvements resulting from this inclusion show great potential for applicability and should involve decisions from the scales for reproduction of the models to the selection of printing techniques and materials. However, expanding this inclusion requires the development of inclusive tools, methods and training

Physical Accessibility and Historic Preservation in Historic House Museums of the Southeast

Museums are a public good, as they provide educational recreation and preserve cultural history, and so it is crucial that they are physically accessible to as many visitors as possible. The aim of this study was to understand what architectural features of historic house museums are the least accessible and what has been done to ameliorate these challenges. The survey used in the study was developed using the guidelines for making historic buildings accessible as described in the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards. It was distributed by email to representatives of 220 historic sites, of which 79 responded. The results suggested that the number of visitors to a site is essentially irrelevant to what level of accessibility the historic house possesses. A site’s budget often, but not always, influences the accessibility measures available for visitors. Many museum administrators describe barriers to increased accessibility in the form of limitations imposed by regulatory bodies and the risk of damaging the houses’ historical integrity. Even so, building stewards are generally enthusiastic about expanding accessibility and want to find ways to implement measures compatible with their buildings’ historic fabric