Venue: Northern Ireland War Memorial
Date: 4th December 2018
Time: 10am – 3..45pm
Join us for an inclusive event which offers the opportunity to explore current practice, development opportunities and hear the voices of those living the experiences through the inclusion of ‘In my Own Words’ sessions.
The day will be a thought provoking, engaging session with group discussions to establish key priorities for the way forward
Inputs from:
Science Museum, London; Irish Museum of Modern Art; Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum; NI War Memorial,; HMS Caroline; NOW Group; Stranmillis University College; Dementia NI staff and member, alongside parents and childcare workers. The programme for the day is attached.
Contact info@nimc.co.uk to register for a free place by 4pm Friday 30th November 2018. Booking is essential and there are now only a few places left!
Lunch will be provided, please advise of any specific dietary requirements. Car-parking is available close-by in the St Anne’s Square complex.
Overview:
The Museum Forum offers the opportunity for museum staff to come together to discuss key development areas, assess where the sector is and the direction for going forward. This year’s Forum focuses on museums as inclusive and accessible spaces through consideration of 3 themes Accessible Museums, Dementia Friendly Museums and Playful Museums. The Forum seeks to be inclusive through good practice examples from NI, UK and RoI but also through the inclusion of the voices of those living experiences. The session is designed to offer a spotlight on key themes and through the discussions highlight priorities for further in-depth focus
10-10.15am
Welcome and Introduction
Respond to the question ‘What does an inclusive Museum mean to you?’
10.15-11.30am
Accessible Museums
- Access Mornings, HMS Caroline, Emelia Regattieri, Learning and Volunteer Coordinator 10.15-10.30
- Early Birds and Night Owls, Science Museum, Jessica Sashaw, Events Programmer 10.30-10.45
- JAM Card and supporting those with communication needs, NOW Group, Diane Hill, Head of Business Development 10.45-11
- Parent of a child with additional needs and founder of FunDays- Nadine McCullough Heron 11-11.15
- Discussion and Q&A 11.15-11.30
11.30-11.45 Noon
Break
11.45-1pm
Dementia Friendly Museums
- Dementia Friendly Programming, NI War Memorial, Jenny Haslett, Museum Manager 111.45-12
- Azure Network, Irish Museum of Modern Art, Caroline Orr, Curator: Education and Learning 12-12.15
- Partnership Working, Dementia NI, Tara Collins, Programme Manager 12.150-12.30
- In my words, Allison Batchelor, Dementia NI member 12.30-12.45
Discussion and Q&A 12.45-1
1.00-1.15pm
Together, Building a United Community (T:buc)
- T:buc – District Council Good Relations Programme, Gavin King (Programme Manager, the Executive Office)
1.15-2pm
Lunch will be provided
2-3.15pm
Playful Museums
- Beyond the pilot year, Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum, Gillian Topping and Emma Breadon, Assistant and Casual Education Officers 2-2.15
- 0-3s development needs, Early Years organisation, Dr Siobhan Fitzpatrick CEO 2.15-2.30
- Partnership working, Stranmillis University College, Catriona Rogers 2.30-2.45
- In their words, Lisa Passmore, Coordinator and preschool children from Belmont Playcare 2.45-3
Discussion and Q&A 3-3.15
3.15-3.30pm
Evaluation and close
Return to the question, ‘What does an Inclusive Museum mean to you?’