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Subject: [Artbeyondsightmuseums] Touch Tour Development<br>
From: "Meliska, Elin" <<a href="mailto:MeliskaE@si.edu">MeliskaE@si.edu</a>><br>
Date: Mon, March 24, 2014 9:05 am<br>
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Hello,<br>
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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.<br>
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* Does anyone have experience writing visual descriptions of objects? Or do most museums contract this out?<br>
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* Do any other museums offer a self-guided touch tour? If so, what are some of the challenges or strengths you have encountered?<br>
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* How do you advertise your programs and what community relationships have you found successful?<br>
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Thank you so much for your help. Any and all advice is much appreciated!<br>
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Elin<br>
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