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November 7th 2014: Designing Museum Experiences for Individuals with Autism

Museum exhibits have become very sophisticated, designed to delight, surprise and inspire. Lights wink, interactives clank and images flash. As one science center director said, “The most popular exhibit is the noisiest.” But what is stimulating for some, is hell for others, especially individuals on the autism spectrum and those with sensory processing issues. As we strive to change the perception of museum as contemplative temples, we have perhaps unwittingly made our museums inhospitable to many adults, children and their families. This week Beth Redmond-Jones will share her professional

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Beth Redmond-Jones

Beth Redmond-Jones is the Senior Director of Public Programs at the San Diego Natural History Museum. Beth has developed, designed, and project managed exhibitions and programs for numerous cultural institutions and held a number of senior positions in museums.
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