Crawfordjohn Heritage Venture Trust
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The museum’s mission
The purpose of Crawfordjohn Heritage Venture as a museum is to collect,
safeguard and make accessible, artefacts and specimens originating in,
or associated with, the geographical area as defined from time to time
by the Trust's Collecting Policy. It holds these artefacts and
specimens in trust for society, to enable people from all sections of
the community to explore the collections for inspiration, learning and
enjoyment.
2. Our definition of access
We
recognise
access as something which is made possible when physical, cultural,
social, financial, intellectual, psychological and emotional barriers
are removed or reduced.
3. Our commitment to accessibility
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Our commitment is long term and our aim is to achieve the
optimum level of access to the museum’s collections, and to
enable the widest possible spectrum of people from all sections
of the community to enjoy independent use of the museum’s
facilities. Our policy is one of continuous incremental
improvement as our resources permit.
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Our policy is to build accessibility into everything that we do
to develop and improve the museum.
We consider :
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Physical accessibility – the ability of people with physical
disabilities to reach and appreciate every part of the
museum. The needs of the elderly and of people caring for
young children are considered as physical access issues.
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Sensory accessibility – whether those with impaired vision
or hearing can enjoy and appreciate the museum’s building,
exhibitions and collection
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Intellectual access – whether people with a range of
learning styles or those with learning disabilities can
engage with and enjoy the museum and its exhibitions.
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Cultural access – the needs of people for whom English is
not a first language, or those whose background knowledge of
the area and culture may be limited.
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Emotional and attitudinal access – whether the museum
environment and the museum staff are welcoming to visitors
from all sections of the community.
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Financial access – the importance of maintaining the
museum’s admission charge at an affordable level
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Technological access – the importance of the museum’s
website especially to those for whom physical access is
difficult.
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3.3
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We regularly review our achievements and make plans for further
progress.
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January 2011
To be reviewed May 2012
