In this episode, Abbie Diaz (Wisconsin Maritime Museum) speaks to us about accessibility and inclusion in museums.

Abbie talks about a range of changes she and her colleagues have made to their tours, programs, staffing and staff training and exhibit spaces to hold universal design in mind. From visitors who require low-sensory conditions to people who require wheelchair access, museum professionals must work together to ensure cultural and scientific educational spaces are accessible for diverse publics.

We also discuss the challenges of pushing for inclusive practice in the museums and education field, how socioeconomic and racial inequalities also act to exclude certain people from cultural and educational buildings, and how a huge part of her professional and personal journey has been inspired by the love and care of her brother Daniel.

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