Lewisham Disability Coalition

A Message from Horniman Museum

Seeking New Members
Horniman Museum and Gardens Access Advisory Group

The Access Advisory Group plays a vital role in improving access for people with disabilities to the Horniman Museum and Gardens. 

The Access Advisory Group currently has 8 people, and we would like to find 4 more individuals to join.

We are seeking new members who are excited by the opportunity to get to know the museum and its collections. We are looking for individuals with the knowledge and energy to advise and support staff and make this well-loved museum as inclusive as it can be.

Who can apply?

Members of the group must:

• Live/have lived with a disability or have an understanding of living with a disability
• Have a proven interest in museums and world cultures and a commitment to making museums more accessible
• Ability and willingness to use their experience to help us improve physical and intellectual access throughout the Museum and Gardens
• Be committed to attending four meetings per year at accessible venues within the Museum

To complement the current Group, we are looking for members with some specific skills and experience:

• Individuals with experience of the ways that families with children aged 0-12 years old can use museums. This may be the barriers that are faced by families with a disabled parent or a child with disabilities.
• Experience of limited mobility
• Individuals with the experience and understanding to advocate for the concerns of young people aged 12-25 years old.

What is the time commitment?

The group meets 4 times per year on a Wednesday. Meetings will last for 2.5 hours. There will be some additional reading in between meetings as well as invitations to stay up-to-date with project developments and events at the museum.

Your membership of the group will stand until 2017, with a review at the end of the third year.

Meeting dates 2016

Wednesday 10^th February 11am-1pm
Wednesday 18 May 1pm- 3pm
Wednesday 20^th July 1-3pm
Wednesday 2 November 11am-1pm

Is this a voluntary position?

Yes, the positions are unpaid but expenses incurred in attending the panel meetings will be reimbursed.

 To apply or find out more

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 7 December 2015. To download an application from click here.  

If you have any questions or would like to have an informal discussion please contact Rachel Harrison on 0208 291 8725 or by email rharrison@horniman.ac.uk