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Authenticity and Accessibility: Reconciliation Towards More Equitable and Inclusive Experiences at Historic Sites
There has been a longstanding belief from both academics and the public that the goal of historical preservation and conservation is to maintain a site’s authenticity. But what happens when that aim comes into direct conflict with the needs of its visitors?
In this episode, Boowa Zarcone, Museum and Heritage Studies MLitt candidate, challenges the presumed incompatibility between authenticity and accessibility. Drawing on the work and experiences of disabled advocates—most notably Alexa Vaughn, a deaf urban landscape architect—Boowa opens up new ways of thinking about inclusive design in…
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