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I would love to have an article (or articles) about this subject and case studies for InterpNEWS. Any interest in sharing this good work with our 300K readers in 60 countries Let me know. Cheers, John Veverka -----Original Message----- From: Kate Lindley <[log in to unmask]> To: VSG <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Wed, May 30, 2018 12:54 pm Subject: Re: Inclusive Design – Accessible Interpretation AHI training workshop 22nd June *apologies for cross posting* Dear all, please find below information about AHI's upcoming training workshop: Inclusive Design – Accessible Interpretation Venue: Claus Moser Room at the British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG Date: 22nd June 2018 Whether you wish to reach out to new audiences or create interpretation for specific audiences and communicate to them more effectively, our Inclusive Interpretation workshop is just for you. The workshop is intended to offer practical advice and information on inclusive design and accessible interpretation using the British Museum’s Egyptian Sculpture Gallery touch tour as a case study. The interpretation at the British Museum’s Egyptian Sculpture Gallery was awarded the winner of the Association for Heritage Interpretation (AHI) Discover Heritage Awards in the Interpretation for a target audience category October last year. The workshop is led by Cassie Herschel–Shorland, an inclusive design consultant with experience of exhibition and interpretation design; and Liz Porter whose role at the British Museum is enhanced by her extensive practice as an access advisor and inclusive storyteller. Speakers: Cassie Herschel – Shorland, Inclusive Exhibition Design Consultant Stuart Frost, Head of Interpretation & Volunteers, British Museum Liz Porter, Access and Equality Manager, British Museum John Wilson, Art Historian and British Sign Language Lecturer and Guide Aim Our inclusive design workshop aims to engage heritage interpretation professionals; to help them plan for and deliver an accessible and engaging and interpretive journey experience. Who is it for? The workshop is intended for anyone working in the field of heritage interpretation; whether you are a planner, a designer, an interpretation officer or a consultant; who wants to explore new approaches, engage new audiences and develop creative yet also realistic, practical and sustainable solutions to access for people to engage with and enjoy our natural and cultural heritage. For further information and how to book visit http://www.ahi.org.uk/www/events/ or email to [log in to unmask] Kate Lindley AHI events coordinator To unsubscribe from the VSG list, click the following link: https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?SUBED1=VSG&A=1 To unsubscribe from the VSG list, click the following link: https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?SUBED1=VSG&A=1