@JMHuck, Alicia Teng and Jocelyn Ang's presentation was enlightening! I am thrilled by the inclusion of Community Consultant, Dr. Dwan-joy Leong (autistic artist-researcher) to ensure authenticity in the design of the space. Their slow art guide practice is pushing my interest in regulation technique presentations in social environments. Their Calm Room is at the top of best practices.
The quality of ideas shared from the MuseumNext's Wellbeing Summit presentations have been a bright spot in my free moments of self-development. Museum as a space for promoting true accessibility with Richa Mehta at Louvre Abu Dhabi was another. I am still processing Interpreting Collections with a Mindfulness Based Approach from Lillian Gendreau at Peabody Essex Museum. Their work has me in awe of their neuro inclusion. Since my research starting with advocating for sensory spaces these ideas have been motivating my research.
Thank you for sharing more of the leads to information.
Interpreting Collections with a Mindfulness Based Approach Lillian Gendreau Peabody Essex Museum has me in awe of their neuro inclusion. Since my research starting with adovacing for sensory spaces, seeing others work is motivating my research,
Thank you for sharing more of the leads to information.
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Piper Hutson
Museum Curator
Wells Fargo History Museum - San Francisco
San Francisco CA
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-23-2023 02:13 PM
From: JM Huck
Subject: Calming/ Neuro-inclusive Spaces in Museums
Hi Piper.
MuseumNext's Wellbeing Summit had a presentation on this from Singapore. Text from the session in bold.
Alicia Teng
Assistant Director, Community & Access
National Gallery Singapore
Jocelyn Ang
Assistant Manager, Community & Access
National Gallery Singapore
National Gallery Singapore believes in the idea of creating - not just for, but with - communities and they collaborate with various communities to welcome their diverse audiences to the Gallery. The museum developed the first Access Guide by a cultural institution in Singapore and co-created the Calm Room, a sensory friendly space for all, in close collaboration with their partners. This presentation will share these collaborations and how experiences within the Calm Room seek to improve overall wellbeing of visitors to the Gallery.
It sounds like they started with an audit, prepared by the Disabled Peoples Association of Singapore. There is a nice webpage about it: https://www.nationalgallery.sg/calmroom
I'm also attaching a few screenshots from the presentation. Good luck!
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JM Huck
The Neon Museum
Las Vegas NV
Original Message:
Sent: 02-23-2023 10:30 AM
From: Piper Hutson
Subject: Calming/ Neuro-inclusive Spaces in Museums
I am hoping to compile best practices for institutions who have neuro- sensitive spaces (quiet rooms, calming spaces, sensory areas).
Outside the traditional considerations of:
- adjustable lighting, noise dampening/adjustable sounds, minimal smells
- private/adjustable/comfortable seating
- equipped with fidget and sensory items that help promote self-regulation & weighted assistance tools
Are there other emerging understandings for these spaces being integrated or specific advice for those hoping to target adult neurodivergent needs?
Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
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Piper Hutson
Museum Curator
Wells Fargo History Museum - San Francisco
San Francisco CA
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