You may want to take this question to the Americans
with Disabilities Act Law list.  While the primary
focus of the ADA list is the law itself, its
membership is comprised of members and advocates of
and for the disability community and have a myriad of
special needs.  Some are involved for the sake of
their children.  They may be able to give you the
answers you seek.

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--- laura dickstein <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi.  This fall, I will again be working with special
> education teachers to
> help them to use museums with their students.  Many
> of these teachers work
> with severly learning disabled children...some who
> are also multiply
> handicapped.  Other teachers work with students who
> are autistic or
> emotionally disturbed. (Most of the kids are in
> elementary school.)
>
> I have some ideas for projects and ways to use
> museums with these kids.
> Can anyone suggest pre-visit activities that they
> might do to help prepare
> their students for a museum trip?  Also, can anyone
> suggest ways in which
> they have worked with these populations in museums?
> Are there any
> curriculum materials available?  Books specifically
> relating to working
> with special ed kids in museums? Resources you think
> might be helpful to
> give teachers and paras?
>
> Your help is most appreciated,
>
> Laura Dickstein
>
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> Doctoral Candidate A.B.D., Arts & Humanities,
> Teachers College Columbia University
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