1. First and foremost, make sure you follow American's with Disabilities Act 1990/ADA (amended) accommodation recommendations. These recommendations are very important to the safety and accessibility of your Blind and Visually Impaired individual. Be acquainted with amended or updated ADA regulations.

2. Follow American's with Disabilities Act 1990/ADA guidelines for Braille signage.

3. Look at a large print bound copy of your museum guide, pamphlets, handouts or educational materials. Large print materials might be offered as a print bound copy that's re-usable or as a "Take Away" item which can be taken as a resource or reference item. Large print is generally considered 14-16 point print or larger (16 or 18 point print will be sufficient to aid many visually impaired individuals.) Materials ought to be presented in a higher contrast and bold simple font on plain white background. Large print materials will assist many of your visually impaired visitors.

4. Make sure to offer good lighting on all print materials through your museum.

5. Consider offering museum guides, pamphlets, handouts or educational materials in Braille format. They are often offered as re-usable bound Braille materials or as a "Take Away" item which can be taken as a resource or reference item. Take-Away Braille educational materials are a really helpful reference/ resource for the student visitor. Braille materials would need pre-preparation by a Braille transcriber.

6. Make sure to greet your blind and visually impaired guest and offer specific information about the layout of your museum, specific exhibits and specialized accommodations open to them.

7. Directly address your blind guest as opposed to speaking "through" their companions. Your blind & visually impaired guest will appreciate the consideration you've made to deal with their specific questions, familiarize them with your museum and make them to maximise their overall experience.

8. Museums offering school field trips/educational events for children benefit from prior notification of any Braille or large print accessibility requirements. Prior notification enables ample time for preparation of materials. Full participation is the target for the visually impaired/blind student. Educational materials/handouts require pre-preparation (by a Braille transcriber) in order to have materials transcribed/embossed into Braille.

9. Children sections needs to have a minumum of one set of crayons labeled with Braille for easy identification. Even children that slowly lose their vision or become blind early in life enjoy arts & crafts. It is important to acknowledge that whatever the case, blind & visually impaired children also enjoy individualized creativity and the ability to choose their particular colors https://www.feelif.com/feelif-for-education-public-spaces-and-busin.... Having a couple of Braille labeled crayons readily available will definitely say everything about your readiness to deal with blindness accommodations.

10. Children's activities such as picture and coloring activities may be adapted to incorporate tactile-kinesthetic components using a tracing wheel (available generally in most sewing departments) or using tactual markings such as "Wikki Stix" or dried glue to outline pictures. Ex: Using a tracing wheel to trace a pest or dinosaur picture (upside down) will result in an increasing tactual outline for a blind student to tactually explore. Use bold markers to outline pictures & coloring activities (for easier viewing) for the visually impaired child. Play Dough, clay and paper crimpers also add nice tactual components to art projects.

11. Encourage your blind & visually impaired visitors to tactually explore exhibits and encourage your visually impaired visitor to see exhibits up close.

12. Be aware that your blind visitor might be using a guide dog. These dogs are specially trained dogs to do a specific job and are believed "working dogs" ;.Staff should inquire with the blind individual on appropriate interaction with the dog.

13. Invest the time for you to inform your blind visitors about the different accommodations you've place in area for the blind population such as: Braille museum guide books, Braille pamphlets, Braille handouts and Braille "take away items", Braille menus, or specific machines marked or embossed in Braille such as: vending machines, soda machines or ATM's" ;.

14. Consider offering Braille format for many of your museums most critical historical sayings, quotes, or historical documents for the blind guest to reference when navigating through your museum.

15. Braille and large print atlas & maps can be found from specialized catalogues for blind & visually impaired individuals. If your exhibit includes maps make sure you understand that Braille maps may contribute nicely for the blind visitor.

16. Many Braille storybooks are already commercially available. So remember, if you have an exhibit of a popular American, inventor or famous woman in America such as Helen Keller or Amelia Earhart, it might already be available for sale in Braille. A Braille transcriber/embosser can also Braille up Museum short stories or specific written materials utilized by your Museum.

17. Consider offering audio description of exhibits that are fragile, or visual in nature.

18. Tactual markers such as "Maxi Marks", "Bump Dots", "Spot 'N Line" and "Hi Marks" are tactual marking tools. They may be used to spot specific items or to mark specific interactive push button displays. They are available in different sizes, shapes and textures and are commercially offered by product suppliers for the visually impaired and blind. Tactual markers ought to be applied to a small basis for specific identification purposes. Make sure to inform you blind & visually impaired visitor should you incorporate these specific tactual marker accommodations into your exhibits.

19. Consider providing a tactile/Braille labeled map of your museum. A tactile map can include the general floor plan, galleries, exhibits and collection locations, dining areas, restrooms and information center. A Braille map can also include a tactile key to spot specific regions of the museum that provides blindness accommodations and resources like audio description, Braille materials, Braille labels, Braille signage or opportunities for hands-on/tactile exploration of exhibits or models of exhibit items. A Braille map could be a valuable orientation and mobility resource for the blind and visually impaired visitors.

20. Remember that the blind visitor will spread the term should they experience a meaningful, informative and enjoyable trip to your museum.

21. Make sure to advertise your specialized accommodations whether large print or Braille on your website. Screen readers provide blind & visually impaired the ability to access website material and review accommodations available.