[New-york-news] Museum events for visually impaired in May

[Rachel Bodek]

May 7:


Art In Sight


Museum of Modern Art 
11 West 53rd Street

New York, New York

212-408-6447 
 <mailto:accessprograms at moma.org> accessprograms at moma.org

2:00-4:00 pm

A program for individuals who are blind or who have low vision. Each month,
specially trained lecturers highlight specific themes, artists, or
exhibitions through verbal description and touch. Wheelchairs, portable
stools, FM headsets for sound enhancement, and large print and Braille
information brochures are available. Service animals are welcome.
Reservations requested.

May 16:

Verbal Description and Touch Tour

Brooklyn Museum 

200 Eastern Parkway 

Brooklyn, New York 

718-501-6520 

access at brooklynmuseum.org 

6:00-8:00 pm

Visually impaired individuals and their care partners are invited to
experience our collection through a descriptive gallery tour featuring
tactile engagement. After the ninety-minute tour, join us in the Education
Gallery for refreshments, conversation, and community. Assistive listening
devices and manual wheelchairs available. Reservations requested.

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