With support from the FAR Fund, this MAC project, titled Mapping Virtual Access in Cultural Institutions has documented current access practices through interviews, research and a survey. The survey and project will not only reaffirm best access but also shines a light on some deeper socio-cultural...
To keep your finger on the pulse of what museum professionals are thinking and what visitors are expecting, Tactile Studio invites you to join this international webinar on July 21, 2020, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. EDT! Speakers : Patricia Riguera, Head of Education Department at Museo...
July 26, 2020 marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Join MAC throughout the month of July as we celebrate this landmark civil rights legislation and its impact on the arts. Each week we’ll host virtual events accessible to all, including workshops,...
With social distancing guidelines and rapid changes in our field, we recognize that connection and exchange with colleagues is as crucial as ever. The New York City Museum Educators Roundtable is committed to providing a platform for museum educators (and others) to share their expertise...
What is audio description? How is it used in museums and live performance? What does it bring to the experience for presenters, performers and the audience/visitor? It is an accommodation, but it can also be a creative element in itself. As more and more content...
Are you a cultural professional new to serving families impacted by dementia and want to learn more about the disease? Has it been a while since you last participated in this training at your organization, and you’d like a refresher? Was there a session offered...
Join the Supporting Transitions project of MAC as we discuss ways that cultural organizations can make their volunteer opportunities more accessible, tap into new sources for high quality volunteers, and discover new ways to engage eager volunteers in their organizations. This workshop help attendees understand new ways...
Language is so much more than the spoken word - it is about the desire to communicate our thoughts and feelings, hopes, and frustrations. MAC convenes a panel to discuss the experience of communicating in the arts and cultural sector. Our panelists will address the...
Whether your cultural institution is looking to expand their existing accessibility practices or just getting started, “Quick Wins: Access at Cultural Institutions” will provide your organization with a few free and actionable tactics to make your institutions more inclusive of people with disabilities. This session...
Whether you’re gearing up for college, an internship, or a career after completing higher learning, this workshop will give you the tools and set you up for success. This of session will help you learn how to stay organized, and jump start your job search...