Universal Design for Public Programs 30 – 31, 2013

What does “range of visitors” mean? Broader Context 1.Demographics – people with disabilities 2.Other groups to consider

US Demographics US population ≈ 300 million 57 million people have a disability ≈ 20% of population $200 billion in discretionary spending Americans with Disabilities: 2010 report, U.S. Census

Americans 65 and Older Largest and fastest-growing population segment ½ have some type of disability Americans with Disabilities: 2010 report, U.S. Census

Children (under 15) 5.2 million (8.4%) have some type of disability 1 in 50 (2%) Autism Spectrum Disorder Americans with Disabilities: 2010 report, U.S. Census National Survey of Children's Health, CDC (2013)

Specific Disabilities Difficulty moving around (walking, climbing stairs, using a wheelchair, cane, crutches, or walker.) 31 million or 12.5% Difficulty lifting or grasping 20 million or 8% Communication difficulties (difficulty seeing, hearing, having speech understood) 15 million or 6% Cognitive, mental, or emotional impairment 15 million or 6%

Specific Disabilities Not always obvious or visible Diversity within categories

Museum Visitors Study at MOS: 7% of groups 1.Under-represented in museums: → Opportunity for growth 1.But still a part of museum audience. People who identify as having a disability People who don’t self-identify All of us, at different times/circumstances

People who don’t self-identify as having a disability My dad

Specific circumstances/times Rolling suitcase Carrying groceries Dealing with crying child Uncomfortable shoes Forgetting reading glasses Watching TV in a noisy environment All of us might benefit from UD at different times/in different circumstances

Universal Design is for the whole range of museum visitors People with disabilities (20% of population) People who don’t self-identify as having a disability People in specific situations that limit their participation