The Accessibility Program at the Smithsonian Institution

07/16/2015

07/16/2015

Happy Anniversary to All of Us – Silver Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act: https://usodep.blogs.govdelivery.com/2015/07/15/happy-anniversary-to-all-of-us/ -9686

I begin this narrative by honoring the following significant individuals and recognizing that my mother, father and grandfather instilled in me to lead a life with a great sense of humility, respect, honor and integrity. I am a Filipino American with cerebral palsy. My father served in the United St…

07/13/2015

More on Festival ADA
https://usodep.blogs.govdelivery.com/2015/05/27/honoring-the-ada-with-the-smithsonian-institutions-festival-ada-25-years-of-disability-rights-and-the-kennedy-centers-2540-celebration-honoring-the-history-art-and-culture-of-the-disabi/

The weekend of July 24 through 26, 2015 brings a nationwide celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). President George H.W. Bush signed the ADA into law on July 26th, 1990, capping decades of legal efforts and activism to end discrimination against people with…

07/13/2015

Getting ready for the Festival ADA: 25 years of Disability Rights Festival July 24-26 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm each day on the terrace of National Museum of American History! To learn more about it http://americanhistory.si.edu/topics/disability-history/pages/ada-25-years-disability-civil-rights-july-22-26

ADA: 25 Years of Disability Civil RightsThe weekend of July 24-26, 2015 brings nation-wide celebrations of the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. President George H.W.

07/13/2015

Great Blog about our work at the Folklife Festival! Thank you Lilli Tichinin for the great work on accessibility!
http://www.festival.si.edu/blog/2015/special-event-tactile-and-verbal-description-tours/

07/06/2015

Come and see the newly renovated wing of the National Museum of American History! You will not be disappointed!

07/06/2015

Job at the Smithsonian!

Announcement #: 15R-MR-300642-DEU-NMAH
Position Title: Conservator (Exhibits & Loans)
Open and Close Dates: July 2, 2015 - July 16, 2015
Vacancy Location: Washington, DC
Pay Plan/Series/Grades: GS-1010-11
Area of Consideration: Open to All

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/408792000

This position is located in Preservation Services, the Office of Curatorial Affairs, within the National Museum of American History (NMAH). The employee is responsible for the coordination and organization of conservation activities related to NMAH exhibits and loans, and conservation treatment of e…

06/27/2015

Come down to the Folklife Festival today! Morning on the Mall - 10:00am
Tactile Tour - 1:30pm

06/25/2015

Folklife Festival 2015
Perú!

06/17/2015

Folklife Festival 2015

At the annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival, you will find many exemplary practitioners of diverse, authentic, living traditions—both old and new. The goal of the Festival is to strengthen and preserve these traditions by presenting them on the National Mall.

This year’s program will feature Peru. Visitors can expect to experience the culture through the arts and craft demonstrations, music and dance performances, moderated discussions, ritual and celebratory precessions, and a variety of hands on experiences.

Once again the Smithsonian will be offering a number of access services to make this event accessible to all.
Festival accessibility features:

~Induction loop at all music and narrative stages, except the Ralph Rinzler stage.* Receivers are available at various locations throughout the festival.
~Wheelchairs are available for loan on a first-come, first-served basis.
Discussion sessions are offered with ASL and CART. Please refer to the festival schedule to see which sessions are interpreted and captioned. http://www.festival.si.edu/schedule.
~A “Floater” interpreter is available on a first-come first-served basis at the Volunteer tent.
~Large Print schedules and food concession, menus are available at the Information booths and Volunteer tent.
~Service animal watering and cool down stations are located throughout the festival grounds.
~Services which require a reservations, which can be made at access.si.edu or (202) 633-2921:
Verbal description and tactile tours are offered on:
~Saturday, June 27 1:30pm-3:30pm
~Thursday, July 2 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm
~ASL tour of the festival grounds will be offered on Sunday, June 28, 2:00pm – 4:00pm.
~Morning on the Mall for individuals with cognitive and/or sensory processing disabilities will be on Saturday, June 27, 10:00am – 12:00pm.

*Due to the National Park Service Regulations regarding structures on the lawn, an FM receiver is being used at the Ralph Renzler Stage

2015 Festival Peru Visitor Information general information festival 101 full schedule festival map evening concerts related events food concessions marketplace Explore Festivals programs by year programs a to z festival video festival blog Support Us giving to the center About Us contact us mission…

06/16/2015

Gearing up for this year's Folklife Festival! Mark your calendars!

06/11/2015

Position Title: Exhibit Specialist
Announcement #: 15R-MR-300668-TRF-NMAH
Open and Close Dates: June 11, 2015 - June 25, 2015
Vacancy Location: Washington, DC
Pay Plan/Series/Grades: IS-1010-7
Area of Consideration: Open to All

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/406697400

This position is located in the Exhibit Service Group within the National Museum of American History (NMAH). The employee is responsible for installing and repairing lighting systems; and the maintenance and repairs of the exhibits structure.