This section introduces advice and resources developed by Historic England to support heritage organisations in creating a more accessible and inclusive environment and culture for disabled, d/Deaf and neurodivergent people.
Results and recommendations from research conducted by Direct Access as part of Historic England's Disability Access to Heritage project.
Advice introducing the concept of the Social Model of Disability and how to embed it into organisations.
Advice on how organisations can ensure their work is inclusive of neurodivergent people and address barriers to participation.
Advice for organisations on how to recognise and address participation barriers for disabled people.
Find training and resources around disability for heritage organisations developing inclusive training programmes for staff and volunteers.
Disabled people's consultation groups ensure that your work in heritage does not accidentally create barriers to participation.
Learn about mental health first aid, who it could be useful for, and find training providers to develop your staff or volunteer training programme.
Advice on writing about the history of disabled, d/Deaf and neurodivergent people with sensitivity, nuance and respect.
A visual story is a visual guide that potential visitors or participants can see before their visit to help them prepare for it.
Advice on the features and benefits of sensory maps and how to create one.
An accessibility checklist for anyone who wants to organise and plan an accessible event.
Advice for organisations on developing 'access riders' to ensure individual barriers are recognised and removed.
