The AAM publication, "Everyone's Welcome: The American with Disabilities Act
and Museums" states that the comfortable viewing zone is 62.5" to the
average eye level of a standing adult; and, 47.5" average eye level of adult
seated in a wheelchair.

Jill K. Harris
Registrar
Virginia Museum of Natural History
1001 Douglas Avenue
Martinsville, VA 24112
276-666-8600 (main)
276-666-8618 (direct)
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Cecelia Ottenweller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2003 10:38 AM
Subject: screen heights


> Hi everyone,
>
> We are installing video screens for a natural science exhibit and
> having a bit of a debate as to how high/low the plasma screen should
> hang for maximum viewing. Is there a standard for this? I'm almost 6
> foot. In my view, for optimum viewing by everyone, it should hang a
> little lower than what would seem right for me, for someone averaging
> 5'6" or 5'7".
>
> I appreciate the advice.
>
> Cecelia Ottenweller
>
>
>
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