Cultural Heritage Accessibility

Cultural heritage accessibility refers to the practices, standards, and technologies that enable people with disabilities — as well as non-specialist and diverse audiences — to access, discover, and engage with collections held by galleries, libraries, archives, and museums (the GLAM sector). It encompasses physical access to institutions, accessible digital interfaces, inclusive content description (using both expert and non-expert language), and the application of the FAIR principles to ensure collections are findable and reusable. AI-driven metadata enrichment, audio description for visual artworks, tactile exhibits, and plain-language interpretation guides are all tools within cultural heritage accessibility.