The National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago received a $138,103 Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to advance digital inclusion for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Funded under IMLS's National Leadership Grants program, the project supports the design of a bilingual mobile application and content management system to provide inclusive experiences for children disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The museum will form an accessibility team to facilitate work serving individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. Staff will receive training to better support this community and understand engagement barriers families face. The museum will solicit feedback from pilot users, promote the app, and track analytics and downloads. Upon completion, the museum will publish best practices guidance for other art organizations to affordably scale and replicate the digital resources. The project aims to strengthen museum services for the public through innovative practices that can advance the field, as intended under the IMLS National Leadership Grants program.
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