Author: Museum Access Consortium

Michael Sparacino is an intern at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City through the Museum, Arts and Culture Access Consortium’s internship program. Ruth Starr, the Accessibility Manager at the museum is Michael’s supervisor. MAC sat down with the two of them...

Have you ever experienced the physical release of stress and anxiety as you breathe in fresh air during a walk in the woods or a stroll on a tree-lined street? You would be experiencing the “people-plant connection” which evokes the health benefits we derive from spending time in nature.   Humans have an intuitive bond with nature that has roots in pre-historic times when our ancestors relied on plants for food,...

Cultural Organization: ESMoA Title of Program: Mychal’s/ESMoA Internship Program Name of Guest Blogger and Role in Program: Holly M. Crawford, Mentor Department: Education   Who does the program serve (age range, types of disabilities, families or individuals)?   The Mychal’s/ESMoA Internship Program is a seven-month long internship designed to introduce adult students...

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