Abstract

The way in which people with disabilities devise methods to move through the world and faced barriers before architectural modifications evolved based on legislation intersects with the architectural preservation of culturally significant sites, specifically museums. By excluding the disabled community in museum spaces, it perpetuates the ableist mindset of society further by limiting information, creating a disparity in cultural climate and community belonging. How do museums preserve historical significance, while also creating a space for all? In order to devise an accepting space within museums and go beyond the idea of inclusion, people within public spaces need to strive to understand the way that individuals interact with the institution, while adjusting the space in an inherent way to include access for all beyond the legal policy. 

Keywords: Historic Preservation, Disability, Disability Policy, Cultural Site

How to Cite:

Mills, S., (2024) “The Architectural Intersection of Museums and Disability Policy”, Journal of Cultural Research in Art Education 41(1), 68-81. doi: https://doi.org/10.2458/jcrae.5963