The solomon r. Guggenheim museum will increase access to its collections and online educational resources for visitors with disabilities through a two-pronged approach: creation of a new digital…

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum received a $493,934 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the Museums for America (CFDA 45.301) program to increase digital accessibility for visitors with disabilities. The two-part project will involve: 1) Creating a new digital museum map of the Frank Lloyd Wright building, and 2) Conducting an in-depth review and remediation of the museum's website design, development, and content to ensure usability. The museum's digital experience team will conduct user research prior to redesigning the map, and a part-time project manager will oversee the website accessibility remediation, including adding access content, providing cross-departmental training, and serving as the accessibility point of contact. The grant will enable the museum to provide visitors with accessible digital platforms and content, such as websites and apps supporting screen readers and assistive technology, as well as verbal description audio and American Sign Language video.

The solomon r. Guggenheim museum will increase access to its collections and online educational resources for visitors with disabilities through a two-pronged approach: creation of a new digital museum map of the frank lloyd wright building, and an in-depth review and remediation of the website design, development, and content to ensure usability. The museum's digital experience team will start the map redesign process with user research before proceeding to design and release. A part-time project manager will be hired to oversee the website remediation, and will conduct website quality assurance from an accessibility standpoint, add access content, provide cross-departmental training, and serve as the point of contact for best practices in user accessibility. As a result, visitors will have access to a variety of digital platforms, such as websites and apps that support use by screen readers or other assistive technology; and accessible content, such as verbal description audio and american sign language video.