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Museums

From free resources to bespoke training and autism friendly award programme, Dimensions is here to support museums across the UK to be leaders in neurodiversity inclusion.

Our research found that staff training, tolerance of noise and understanding from the public are the adjustments most important to people with autism and their carers.

We have developed the autism-friendly resources for museums to use to lead in a more inclusive community. There is also the opportunity for museums to take our bespoke autism inclusion workshop and receive a tailored accessibility report and autism friendly recognition award.

80%
of people with autism feel excluded from their community through fear of being judged

Download your free resources

Ask your local museum to become autism friendly

Talk to your local museum staff about:

  • What to expect when you arrive.
  • If someone can give you a tour and show you how things work.
  • Where to find exhibits and information you’re interested in.
  • The quietest times to visit.
  • Events you might be interested in attending.

Share our free resources:

  • A short awareness video that gives you an insight into autism.
  • A guide to understanding autism and communicating with guests.
  • Adjustments to make the environment and day to day changes and considerations.
  • How to promote the autism-friendly museum.
  • A social story template to tailor it to the museum.

About Dimensions

National not-for-profit support provider

For over 40 years, Dimensions has been supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic people to have a louder voice, choice, and control in their lives.