With support from a Museums Empowered grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services and additional funds from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the
Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas seeks to engage an accessibility consultant, firm, or agency to perform a comprehensive accessibility audit of the Museum with the goal of advancing disability inclusion across Spencer Museum practices and operations. This will include audit of physical and digital accessibility of Spencer Museum spaces and forms of engagement, as well as the preparation of a report with recommended priorities for ongoing and future
practices. This assessment should consider disability as broadly as possible. The audit and recommendations will guide the upcoming gallery renovation and reinstallation project and the ongoing development of resources, relationships, and practices to advance disability inclusion. This audit is part of a larger effort at the Spencer Museum to advance equity, accessibility, and inclusion in all areas. The Spencer seeks to exceed ADA guidelines and levels of compliance.
The deadline in the Request for Proposals (see attached PDF) has been extended through May 3rd, 2021.
Read more and learn how to via the attached PDF, or contact Susan Earle, Curator of European & American Art, at
earle@ku.edu with additional questions.
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Sara K. Johnson
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation/Loo Family Intern, European & American Art:
Spencer Museum of Art
Museum Studies Graduate Student:
The University of Kansas
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