MLA launches Disability Experts database

IFACCA/Artshub,
21 March 2005, United Kingdom

The Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA) has launched a new online tool, 'Disability Experts', to help organisation meet their disability access needs. By providing online access to a database of over 200 disability trainers, auditors and consultants who have an interest or experience in working with museums, libraries and archives, Disability Experts is the first database of its kind in the cultural sector - and the latest step towards reducing access barriers in heritage organisations. The listings service gives contact information for the disability experts as well as details of professional experience, type of work undertaken and previous experience. The database can be searched by keyword, region, organisation and project type. Marcus Weisen, MLA Health and Disability Adviser, said: "Disability Experts marries the needs of heritage organisations with the expertise of disability access specialists in their area. If you want to find a deaf awareness trainer or disability equality trainer who works close to your institution, or to prepare a list of access auditors and consultants for your audit tendering process, Disability Experts answers all such questions." To view Disability Experts, CLICK HERE Further information is available from MLA, CLICK HERE