ABSTRACT
The Architectural Barriers Act and the American with Disabilities Act have also had a significant impact on the development of institutional policies and practice of the institutions’ access and inclusion in the US. The visit by a couple who were blind and who ventured into the armature and up to the crown of the Statue of Liberty, also led to a reappraisal of its access strategies. In studies with such small case numbers of people and institutions, it’s difficult to generalize about all cultural contexts, experiences and practices of access and inclusion. Sites must also do more to reach out to children with disabilities from communities that aren’t traditionally engaged in exploring sites of cultural heritage, who consequently have little incentive to engage with cultural institutions. The chapter also presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in this book.
