MUSEUM ACCESSIBILITY EVALUATION

Universal Accessibility for People of Determination

Purpose of the Assessment

This checklist is designed to evaluate the accessibility, inclusivity, safety and usability of a museum for visitors with different disabilities, including:

1. People with physical disabilities and wheelchair users.
2. People with visual impairments, including blind and low-vision visitors.
3. People with hearing impairments, including Deaf and hard-of-hearing visitors.
4. People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and visitors with sensory processing differences.
5. Older adults and visitors with temporary or hidden disabilities.

The assessment covers the entire visitor journey, starting from the parking area and external pathways, continuing through the museum entrance, reception, exhibition galleries and visitor facilities, and ending with outdoor exhibition areas and emergency evacuation.

Important technical note: The measurements below are recommended assessment benchmarks, primarily based on internationally recognised accessibility principles, including the WDU Standards, universal design principles and accessible museum practices.

The measurements are expressed in centimetres (cm), unless otherwise stated.