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April 24, 2006
The Chicago Disability History Exhibit
Date: April - August 31, 2006
Location: National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum Located at the corner of 18th Street and Indiana Avenue in a new gallery on the third floor. Parking on local streets and also available alongside alley-space. On accessible bus route line.
Description: Guiding visitors from the founding of the city and civil war pension policies, through institutional and eugenics eras, to the survival issues of today.
Exhibition includes posters, timelines, photos, artifacts such as 19th century "charity cards"; a cane of FDR's; a headstone from Manteno State Institution; braille ABC plates and many items from daily life; all the versions of "Accessible Chicago" put out in the 70s; prototype of the first Metra lift; and arrest warrants for some of our most esteemed leaders. 4 dvd screens with headphones. Culminating in the growth of the disability culture and arts scene in Chicago.
Exhibit done by, for, and about disabled people. All of the public is welcome.
Access Notes: Text is in 18 or 24 point font. There are many touchable items. Audio-described tours are available upon request. A full narrative, in large print font, of the print story that appears on the wall is available in advance of one's visit. Request from ssnyder@uic.edu for an e-version. Posters have simple language labels and large pictures. All video is captioned. Full braille text in process. There is no flourescent lighting. Seating in gallery. Fully accessible facilities on same floor as gallery space. If you prefer to use your own headphones you may bring them.
Sharon Snyder
Assistant Professor Department of Disability & Human Development University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois 60608
312-413-1975
ssnyder@uic.edu
Posted by Nancy at April 24, 2006 09:47 AM