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John Martinson <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 1 Aug 1996 05:52:00 PDT
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How about "A Visitor shall be provided comfort, a rest area, when
ever possible"?

At 01:07 AM 8/1/96 -0400, you wrote:
>I'm compiling ideas for a "Visitors' Bill of Rights" and I'd love your
>input.
>
>I believe museum, zoo and aquarium visitors have certain basic rights.
>For instance, museum visitors have a right:
>-to a safe, secure environment
>-to feel welcomed
>-to feel accepted and respected for who they are
>-to clear communication
>-to respond or talk back
>-to interact socially with their family or friends
>...and so on.
>
>What do you think visitors have a right to expect?
>(If you like categories, think about five kinds of access: physical,
>intellectual, emotional, social and cultural. If you don't, just tell me
>what 5-10 items you'd include on a Visitors' Bill of Rights. )
>
>If you can, tell me why you believe each idea should be included: did you
>do an evaluation or have experiences with visitors that convinced you?
>(I'll be sharing the Bill-in-Progress at the Visitor Studies Association
>conference Aug. 27, and I know they'll be eager to know that.)
>
>Respond offline please, to [log in to unmask]
>
>Thanks much; I'll post results to the list when I'm done!
>
>
John Martinson
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Work: Fort Walla Walla Museum
755 Myra Rd
Walla Walla, WA  99364
(509) 525-7703 (Work)

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