Accessibility

A Look Back: Museum Computer Network Conference 2017

A Look Back: Museum Computer Network Conference 2017

AMT Lab recently served as a sponsor for the Museum Computer Network Conference hosted in Pittsburgh, PA. Our contributors attended the conference and reported their most interesting findings in the field.

Interactive - Map of the Deconstruction and Reconstruction of Palmyra

Interactive - Map of the Deconstruction and Reconstruction of Palmyra

This interactive map will take you on the journey of Palmyra's 2,000 year old Arch of Triumph, beginning in 2005, with Bassel al Safadi Khartabil's effort to virtually document the city, and ending in present day. Explore this excerpt of the arch's history, and begin to understand the ways in which digital technologies have impacted it's destruction and it's digital reconstruction. 

Rome Wasn't Built in a Day (Because They Didn't Have 3D Printers)

Rome Wasn't Built in a Day (Because They Didn't Have 3D Printers)

Is digital technology a useful tool or hazardous endeavor?  Jana answers this question and takes us into the world of protection, conservation, and rehabilitation of cultural heritage.

Blurring the Physical And Digital: 6 Takeaways for Arts Mangers from the Insight of Two Microsoft HoloLens Designers

Do you think virtual reality is all the rage? Or not? Here's some insight from Microsoft designers for arts managers.

Accessibility Rebooted: Technological Advancements to Improve Accessibility in Museums

Accessibility Rebooted: Technological Advancements to Improve Accessibility in Museums

With the growing emphasis on providing learning experiences that occur outside the classroom, accessibility and inclusivity is of paramount importance to museums transitioning into the 21st century. As museums become more inclusive, their methods of communication must be equally as effective between people with disabilities and those without.

5 Technologies with the Potential to Enhance Museum Experience

5 Technologies with the Potential to Enhance Museum Experience

As new technologies emerge in the market, museums are able to enhance visitor experiences through innovative tools, allowing for increased accessibility and interaction with the visitors.

Here are five exciting technologies that are upending traditional notions at many museums across the world, and changing the way museums can present their exhibitions and in-gallery experiences.

Increasing Accessibility Through Virtual Reality: A Look at VR’s Therapeutic Potential

Increasing Accessibility Through Virtual Reality: A Look at VR’s Therapeutic Potential

Virtual Reality has helped researchers make significant advancements in treating burn patients, phobias, PTSD, and learning disabilities. As the technology moves into museums, it presents an exciting opportunity for improved accessibility initiatives, potentially allowing visitors with autism and sensory-learning disabilities to enjoy a customizable museum experience in a safe, controlled environment.