This is a ‘how to recruit, manage and support volunteers’ guide produced as part of the Digital Skills for Heritage’s Digital Volunteering programme. 1. Project background The Heritage Access 2022 project looked at accessibility and inclusion across museums and cultural heritage sites in the UK. It is crucial that heritage organisations offer detailed, accessible, and … Read more
Heath Wilder, Head of CRM and Business Intelligence, Sydney Dance Company explores how we can nurture diverse neurotypes in the workplace and the many benefits of hiring neurodivergent talent. A Tessitura Network resource.
In 2020, organisations rushed to make statements about their Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) efforts and anti-racism commitments. Two years later, how have those promises been infused into the day-to-day processes and institutional strategies? Daniel Acosta, Advertising and Sales Manager, The Dallas Opera and Andrea Cuevas, Director of Marketing & Communications, Hartford Stage explore ways … Read more
Good colour contrast makes sure everyone can access your content. Find out how to check for low contrast and what you need to do to be legally compliant. By James Barber for Scope.
A VocalEyes, in partnership with Stagetext, Autism in Museums and the Centre for Accessible Environments report highlighting the importance of online access information for the UK museum and heritage sector. It also tracks the changes in the state of access over the past four years from 2018 to 2022.
1. What is diversity and inclusion, and why should it be a priority for your heritage organisation? From its exploration of our collective pasts to its protection of our public spaces, the UK’s vibrant heritage sector ultimately exists to celebrate our stories as a nation. It is therefore vital that it reflects the diverse makeup … Read more
1. Introduction Digital transformation typically involves the innovative application of a new or existing technology to improve or create a process, product, or experience. In the business world this increased digital access and engagement is primarily for increasing profits. However, in the case of a not-for-profit organisation, it is much more likely to be aligned … Read more
1. What do we mean by an accessible website? Accessibility is all about recognising the barriers that we, as a society, have put in place; barriers that limit who is able to access and participate in the world. Disabled people, d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing people, people with experiences of mental health challenges, those with … Read more
1. Why is it important to have accessible social media content? With a few quick fixes and easy steps, your organisation’s social media can be made into a much more accessible, inclusive and successful space. And if you get it right, you’ll reap the rewards of creating accessible social media content. The benefits are as … Read more
1. Why do you need to engage with underrepresented groups? ‘Hard-to-reach’ audiences and vulnerable groups describe sections of the community that are often considered difficult to involve in the heritage sector. They have historically been underrepresented in cultural participation and find it difficult to access traditional services. Interpretations of culture and heritage have tended to … Read more