Salvador Dali Museum and Accessibility: Accommodation, Universal Design, and a More Inclusive Museum Experience
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2022-08-11
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MAPC, The University of Tampa
Abstract
There are centuries worth of disability history and a dozen types of institutions, activities, and policies available that could be used to conduct
an analysis of accommodation, modern-day use of Universal Design (UD), and an accessible world. This study will focus on the status of
participation, accessibility, and inclusion of art and museums. Specifically, looking at The Dalí Museum which is host to a collection of
permanent work by Salvador Dalí and features a special, rotating, exhibit throughout the year. Salvador Dalí, as an artist, pushed the
boundaries of art, was a leader, and major contributor to the Surrealist movement as it is known today. He was described as “genius” but,
despite his contribution and talent, was ostracized by other artists in his time (Isbouts & Brown, 2021). The study of accessibility, and inclusion,
for the participation of art museums will attempt to follow the example set by Salvador Dalí: analyze what is in practice, what can be
reimagined, and design an experience that provides access to the cultural information of The Dalí Museum.
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MAPC 700 Capstone in Professional Communication
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Capstone project
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Museum, Accessibility, Disability, Equity, Inclusion