Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art will develop, implement, and evaluate the Deaf Culture Project-quality, accessible, and inclusive interpretive and educational programs for visitors who are Deaf. Working in collaboration with new and established community partners and the Deaf community, the museum will create a suite of interrelated activities including American Sign Language videos and video blogs for its website; professional development workshops for teachers and interactive tours for students from the Kansas School for the Deaf; drop-in tours for adults; and an annual Deaf Cultural Day with activities that increase awareness of and celebrate Deaf culture. The project is designed to build engagement and learning among visitors who are Deaf, empowering them to fully access, enjoy, and understand the museum's collections and programs; to increase the perception of the museum as an accessible and inclusive community resource; and to build capacity among museum staff and volunteers to positively engage, serve, and communicate with visitors who are Deaf.