Claudia,
I asked our Operations Director about this and here is her response:

Martha,

I don't think this has ever come up for us. I don't think it is addressed in
our policies either. I think that we would absolutely want to offer discount
to both, possibly $2.00 each. I would not be opposed to offering free
admission to an aide that would allow a handicapped person to visit the
museum. We did have a couple of assist dogs and we did not charge them!
Maybe this is a MC discussion or for our Policies and Procedures Committee.

Patty

Martha Griffin Kolbe
Director of Education and Programs
John P. McGovern Museum
of Health & Medical Science
1515 Hermann Drive
Houston, TX 77004
713-942-7054 x119
fax: 713-942-7055

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  Sent: Monday, October 20, 2003 2:06 PM
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  Subject: question


  Sorry, I accidentally hit send before typing the question.



  My institution, the Cradle of Aviation Museum, in Garden City on Long
Island, currently offers a discount to non-ambulatory visitors.  We offer
the same discount to personal care aides who accompany those visitors.  We
have recently been asked by a physically challenged individual to change our
policy to admit aides for free. I have checked with several other
institutions, and from their comments and my own experience, no one I've
heard from offers free admission to aides.  Some offer no discounts.



  The gentleman is persistent and has returned passes we sent for his and
his aide's use, adamantly demanding that we change our policy.  I would
appreciate knowing how other institutions handle admission charges for
non-ambulatory visitors and their aides.  I have checked with AAM's
Information Center, and they know of no standards or best practices.  Thank
you.





  Claudia Oakes

  Chief Operating Officer

  Cradle of Aviation Museum

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  516-572-0554

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