Providing good access to heritage enhances community relationships, enriches collections, and makes the experience of heritage more enjoyable for everyone. One way to achieve better accessibility is to undertake an accessibility audit.

In 2024 the UC Teece Museum received an Intangible Heritage Grant from the Christchurch City Council to complete an accessibility audit and begin to undertake changes that will support a diverse range of audiences and communities to enjoy better access to the Museum. The audit, which has been conducted by Amy Boswell-Hore of Access Quest NZ, is a handy case study for other heritage collections. In this free public talk, Amy will discuss a simple process for conducting an accessibility audit and highlight just how manageable and achievable it can be to work towards meaningful change.

Amy Boswell-Hore is the Director and Accessibility Specialist of Access Quest New Zealand. She has a Master of Museum and Heritage Practice from Victoria University of Wellington and has held a variety of roles across the GLAM sector (galleries, libraries, archives, and museums) over the past decade. By combining her experience with accessibility – personal and professional – and her knowledge of the GLAM sector, Amy dreams of helping New Zealand's GLAM sector become as accessible as possible. 

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