Published on 12, July, 2020
I'm the voluntary curator of a local community museum. We are already dementia-friendly, many people in our small town are learning Makaton and we are becoming more dyslexia-aware as we gradually replace our signage.
I would like to produce a Welcome Guide for schools and parents and need advice from you - the experts- on what needs to go into it. There are so many things we cannot change like the fluorescent strip lighting but at least we can warn people of what they can expect on a visit.
Any advice gratefully received - Thank you!
Something that I believe has been tried in some supermarkets is having a specific time slot solely for people with sensory issues. I know if there was a particular hour of the day I could visit and know I wouldn't be plagued by children and the noise they inevitably create I would be glad to visit then. During the holidays you get families, during term time school trips so you can never guarantee to be safe.
Another good idea. We never seem to get a lot of people in at one time - except, of course, when we get a foundation phase class in from the local primary!