A new disability history trail is to be launched at the Museum of Liverpool, exploring the fascinating stories of Liverpool’s history.
The trail has been developed in partnership with Curating for Change, a development programme that challenges under-representation of disabled and neurodivergent curators within the museum sector.
Visitors can explore Liverpool’s history and heritage through this sensory experience, with objects that allow touch, sound and taste for those with sensory needs or looking to experience Museums in a new way.
Liverpool has one of the highest proportions of people living with a disability within the Merseyside region, and the new trail aims to accommodate for the needs of the community with audio-aids or print-copied descriptions for each display, as well a British Sign Language interpreted assistance.
Iris Sirendi, Curating for Change fellow, revealed she had no idea the Paralympic Medals on display at the Museum had brail on them until she listened to the new audio description.
She said: “I cannot believe I have worked with these objects for over a year and never even knew they contained brail!
“In museums it is so important for some people to engage through touch, not just objects behind glass which some individuals might not be able to see. We wanted to make sure there are things that everybody can do.”
The new disability history trail will be available to explore from Thursday 18 April.
Alongside the trail is a new online hub featuring the Museum’s collections, an audio guide, and what’s on information.
