Aspect Autism Friendly and The Australian Museum: Accessibility and Inclusion Action Plan

Описание: Aspect partnered with the Australian Museum to develop an Accessibility and Inclusion Action Plan. Learn how the Early Birds program creates sensory-friendly experiences for Autistic visitors and promotes hidden disability awareness.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Welcome and introduction by Sarah Ahmed
0:30 - Acknowledgement of Country
0:54 - Speaker lineup and housekeeping
1:52 - Presentation objectives and goals
2:45 - Australian Museum's accessibility and inclusion action plan
3:57 - Addressing barriers and shifting perceptions around disability
5:13 - Paid advisory panel and collaborations
5:32 - Introduction of Cordelia Hugh
6:05 - Overview of Early Birds program
9:03 - Consultation process for program development
12:32 - Common challenges identified during consultations
14:00 - Adjustments made for sensory-friendly exhibits
16:05 - Creating a quiet room and sensory oasis tents
17:30 - Visual story and sensory map
22:18 - Interpretive tables and activity spaces
24:17 - Program impact and feedback from visitors
26:17 - Expanding Early Birds and future goals
27:00 - Introduction of Matt Oster and Emma Gallagher from Aspect
28:06 - Overview of Autism and hidden disabilities
29:52 - Autism-friendly framework and consultations
35:32 - Partnerships and government grant for cultural institutions
38:10 - Introduction of Elen La Rochelle (hidden disabilities sunflower)
39:00 - What is the hidden disability sunflower program?
42:03 - Different sunflower products and training resources
45:38 - Why the sunflower program is important
48:10 - Training beyond the three videos
51:01 - Why the sunflower is necessary: personal experiences
53:47 - Closing remarks and thank you

Further Resources & Reading:
Aspect Autism Friendly: https://www.aspect.org.au/our-service...
Autism fact sheets: https://www.aspect.org.au/about-autis...
Latest research: https://www.aspect.org.au/our-researc...

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