Sensory Assessments at the Museum: Evaluating Sensory Features in Exhibits for Community Accessibility

Patia Hunt

MLA citation style (9th ed.)

Patia Hunt. Sensory Assessments At the Museum: Evaluating Sensory Features In Exhibits for Community Accessibility. . 2022. uindy.palni-palci-staging.notch8.cloud/concern/etds/37509cf3-b516-403b-96c0-ee12c8b52ff9?locale=zh.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

P. Hunt. (2022). Sensory Assessments at the Museum: Evaluating Sensory Features in Exhibits for Community Accessibility. https://uindy.palni-palci-staging.notch8.cloud/concern/etds/37509cf3-b516-403b-96c0-ee12c8b52ff9?locale=zh

Chicago citation style (CMOS 17, author-date)

Patia Hunt. Sensory Assessments At the Museum: Evaluating Sensory Features In Exhibits for Community Accessibility. 2022. https://uindy.palni-palci-staging.notch8.cloud/concern/etds/37509cf3-b516-403b-96c0-ee12c8b52ff9?locale=zh.

Note: These citations are programmatically generated and may be incomplete.

作者

Patia Hunt

Abstract

Experts and current literature suggest that sensory stimuli affect accessibility and participation in varying environments; however, studies presented limited understanding of what and how sensory stimuli within an environment might pose as barriers compared to educational and immersive experiences. I partnered with The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis to produce quantitative and qualitative assessment tools specific to the museum-setting to identify sensory features within exhibits. We collaborated to develop a quantitative tool (M-SEAT) and qualitative tools (exhibit and interactive ASI appraisals) based on literature, expert opinions, education, and clinical experiences to identify characteristics of sensory stimuli in environments that may present differences in accessibility for those with sensory-related difficulties, as well as provide more awareness for museum evaluators regarding the designs of the exhibits. Each tool is anticipated to provide different interpretive information to support knowledgeable exhibit design, preparation, and community accessibility and promote The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis as a role model for accessibility and inclusion. Keywords: sensory, accessibility, museum, occupational therapy, assessment tool, children, pediatrics, community, sensory processing, sensory integration, emerging practice, The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, immersive experience, exhibit, environmental design

关键词

日期