Around 10% of people in the UK has some form of dyslexia. Tim Deakin asks how museums can increase accessibility for dyslexic visitors.
With a mission to educate, inform and entertain, museums play fundamental roles in sparking interest and inspiring visitors of all ages, backgrounds and neurocognitive function. And while institutions around the world have long sought to improve accessibility and inclusivity, there is still more work to be done to ensure that those with neurological differences like dyslexia are accommodated and made welcome by cultural organisations.
Dyslexia is often characterised as a learning disability that affects reading, spelling and writing skills. Yet while weaknesses in literacy may be the most visible sign of the condition, dyslexia can also affect the way that individuals process, store and retrieve information, according to the British Association of Dyslexia.
Approximately 10% of the UK’s population has some form of dyslexia, and these figures are reflected globally. So, by making neurodivergent provision a priority and taking steps to make those with dyslexia feel comfortable and confident about visiting museum spaces (both physical and digital), it is clear that improvements to accessibility have the ability to engage millions of people with cultural experiences...Keep reading on Museum Next.
With a mission to educate, inform and entertain, museums play fundamental roles in sparking interest and inspiring visitors of all ages, backgrounds and neurocognitive function. And while institutions around the world have long sought to improve accessibility and inclusivity, there is still more work to be done to ensure that those with neurological differences like dyslexia are accommodated and made welcome by cultural organisations.
Dyslexia is often characterised as a learning disability that affects reading, spelling and writing skills. Yet while weaknesses in literacy may be the most visible sign of the condition, dyslexia can also affect the way that individuals process, store and retrieve information, according to the British Association of Dyslexia.
Approximately 10% of the UK’s population has some form of dyslexia, and these figures are reflected globally. So, by making neurodivergent provision a priority and taking steps to make those with dyslexia feel comfortable and confident about visiting museum spaces (both physical and digital), it is clear that improvements to accessibility have the ability to engage millions of people with cultural experiences...Keep reading on Museum Next.