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Re: Admission for Persons with Disabilities
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Sue Baker <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 23 Jul 2007 15:45:45 -0500
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We charge the student rate for all people with disabilities.

-- 
Sue Baker
Executive Director
Waukesha County Museum
101 W. Main Street
Waukesha, WI 53186
262-521-2859 x222
wchsm.org


Steph Gaub wrote:

> 
> We have had people who are deaf and/or blind ask if we give free 
> admission due to their disability. I've had it explained to me that they 
> are unable to see/hear the exhibits so they shouldn't have to pay. 
> However, I see it as those who are deaf are still able to read the 
> labels, and those who are blind normally have a companion to read the 
> labels and explain the exhibit if no audio guide is available.  Is it 
> typical for other museums to waive admission costs to the disabled?  How 
> have you handled this situation in your own organization?
>  
>  
> Stephanie Gaub
> Collections Manager
> Orange County Regional History Center, Downtown Orlando
> Tel 407.836.8587 Fax 407.836.8550
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