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Accessibility Assessment of the Worcester Art Museum

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The purpose of this project was to work in collaboration with the Worcester Art Museum (WAM) to assess their current level of accessibility. This project not only assessed accessibility at the WAM applying the standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), but also goes beyond the ADA and focuses on improving the overall visitor experience. We completed the assessment using fieldwork, visitor surveys and complaints, WAM employee interviews, visitor observations and comparative analysis of other institutions. The variety of methods provided alternative perspectives that surpassed ADA requirements. Our completed assessments helped us provide a foundation to help the WAM reach their goal of becoming more accessible and visitor focused.

  • This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.
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  • E-project-121714-142053
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  • 2014
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  • 2014-12-17
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  • Worcester
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