[Artbeyondsightmuseums] Touch Tour Development

[Reyazuddin, Yasmin]

Hi Elin, 
Thanks for coming to the experts. 
I used to be an information desk volunteer at the Smithsonian institute
Castle building. 
I have never been to the postal museum and I always thought that most
objects will be visual. What kind of objects are supposed to be in the
self guided touch tour. Or in other words, what objects could be touched
by any visitor. 
The objects need to be in a accessible location where short people and
people in wheelchairs can also touch them. 
Let me know if you have any questions. I would love to come and feel
such exhibition. 
Yasmin Reyazuddin 
Aging & Disability Services 
Montgomery County Government 
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Elin
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2014 12:06 PM
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Subject: [Artbeyondsightmuseums] Touch Tour Development

Hello,

My name is Elin Meliska and I am developing a self-guided touch tour for
blind and low vision visitors at the Smithsonian's National Postal
Museum. I'm totally new at this and was hoping some seasoned pros could
offer some help.


*         Does anyone have experience writing visual descriptions of
objects? Or do most museums contract this out?

*         Do any other museums offer a self-guided touch tour? If so,
what are some of the challenges or strengths you have encountered?

*         How do you advertise your programs and what community
relationships have you found successful?

Thank you so much for your help. Any and all advice is much appreciated!

Elin

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