Resources
Guidelines and resources for cultural professionals to use to provide more accessible facilities and programs for people with disabilities.
“Designing Communication Strategies to Create Accessible Cultural Institution Experiences” November 1, 2017 This workshop is for those who work with or visit cultural institutions. You will learn about various tools and methods to help give everyone a voice. Using various creative methods, alternative communication techniques,…
On August 8, 2017, MAC’s Supporting Transitions team presented at the Kennedy Center 2017 Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD) Conference. Along with Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, ESMoA, and Birch Family Services, MAC presented a session titled “Supporting Transitions: Creating Meaningful Internships for Individuals…
The Supporting Transitions case studies provide detailed information about model programs and best practices for engaging adults with autism and other developmental differences at cultural organizations. These case studies feature organizations throughout New York City and highlight a variety of programs including life skills development,…
ACCES-VR Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) assists individuals with disabilities to achieve and maintain employment and to support independent living through training, education, rehabilitation, and career development. SEDL | Vocational Rehabilitation Service Models for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders …
This resource provides documentation of a professional development workshop that MAC hosted on May 24, 2016, 4:30pm-6:30pm, at The Museum of Jewish Heritage: A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. Representatives from three New York-based cultural institutions gave short, focused presentations about serving adults with autism. Introductory…
Why should my cultural organization join the Supporting Transitions mission? Members of the Museum Access Consortium march in New York City’s Disability Pride Parade in 2016. What is Supporting Transitions? Supporting Transitions is a project of the Museum Access Consortium (MAC) to…
On May 28, 2016, MAC presented at the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) Annual Meeting and Expo. Along with the New York Transit Museum, El Museo del Barrio, and Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum, MAC presented a session titled, “Transforming the Workplace: Autism-Friendly Hiring…
What is Supporting Transitions? Supporting Transitions is a project that seeks to increase opportunities at cultural organizations for adults on the autism spectrum. The Museum, Arts and Culture Access Consortium (MAC) has noticed that while cultural programming for school age children with autism has…
This resource is developed as part of the Supporting Transitions project. As young people with autism transition to adulthood, the focus of their activities may shift to the development of life and social skills. Teens transitioning to adulthood and adults with autism should be treated…
This resource is developed as part of the Supporting Transitions project. Individuals with autism offer unique contributions to the workplace: Excellent at keeping to routines and systems Strong desire to work and contribute Very motivated to do a good job Highly productive in structured environments…