Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (2022 – 2026)
This
Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, spanning from 2022-2026 outlines the
policies and actions being implemented by the Taube Museum of Art (TMA) to
continue improving access to visitors, staff, and volunteers with
disabilities, in compliance with the standards and guidelines set forth by
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Access Policy
The Taube Museum of Art is committed to providing equal access and
reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. The Taube’s
immediate goal is the readily achievable integration of individuals with
disabilities into it’s ongoing programs. The organization will continue to
plan for improved access to public events, employment, and facilities and
to increase awareness of access issues and practices among staff, board
members, and participants.
Nondiscrimination Policy
The Taube Museum of Art prohibits discrimination against any employee,
applicant for employment, volunteer, or program participant because of
race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
All personnel responsible for the development and implementation of the
organization’s activities are charged to support this effort and to
respond promptly and appropriately to any concerns brought to their
attention.
Past Achievements to Remove and Prevent Barriers
• The TMA has an accessible entrance into the facility with motorized
doors and clear signage that leads to a lift. The lift can access the
upper and lower galleries. Currently, our lift is out of service.
It requires a full replacement. We are seeking a company that can install
a new lift in our area, please reach out to us at taube@srt.com if you
have any suggestions.
• The upper gallery has a single unisex,
wheelchair accessible bathroom. On the lower level there is a men’s and
women’s restroom each with wheelchair accessible stalls.
• The TMA has
begun modifying printed materials to follow ADA guidelines, including
larger format print on wall signage and higher contrast between text and
the background.
• The TMA is free and open to the public, and provides
several free events a month to alleviate financial barriers to our museum.
Future ADA Planning
I. Access Planning
and Resources
a. The TMA will use ADA guidelines and resources
to develop our future accessibility planning. It will be the role of the
Executive Director to seek accessibility training on disability etiquette,
awareness, and other issues related to the provision of service to people
with disabilities and then provide that information to staff, board, and
volunteers.
b. A staff member, volunteer, or program participant may
request accommodations to participate equally via phone, email, written,
or verbal request.
II. Physical and Architectural Access
a. Short -Term Goals (3-18 months)
• Lift Repair - After the
dissolution of the department that previously performed repairs and yearly
maintenance on our lift, the TMA has sought to find a new, reliable
company to provide yearly maintenance and prompt service repairs when
necessary.
• Plan all exhibitions and events with enough room for
mobility aid and wheelchair users to access everything.
• Maintain the
Historical Gallery, located on the main floor, to allow ease of access to
single stall, unisex, wheelchair accessible bathroom. This includes
keeping the doors leading to the gallery open, as they are not motorized.
b. Long-Term Goals (18-36+ Months)
• Currently, our third-floor
residency space is only accessible via stairs. Our long-term goal is to
establish a budget and funding source to build lift access to the space
and related events.
III. Accessible Communications and
Outreach
a. Short-Term Goals (3-18 months)
• Update
website to include accessibility plan, current accessible areas in the
museum, and nondiscrimination policy. This includes clearly communicating
accessibility barriers in the museum. These are to be updated regularly as
the TMA continues to enact portions of the accessibility plan.
•
Conduct annual outreach to our individual patrons and groups of/serving
disability communities to determine needs that have yet to be met by the
museum. This feedback will be used to update our accessibility plan
regularly.
• Utilize social media applications to generate text
descriptions of posts and captioning on audio posts.
IV.
Accessible Programs and Services
a. Short-Term Goals (3-18
months)
• Begin planning for and provide programming specifically
designed to serve people with disabilities, including intentionally
producing/presenting the work of people with disabilities. Provide
opportunities in which people with disabilities are fully integrated into
mainstream activities as both creators and consumers. For example, the
creation of tactile based exhibitions.
• The TMA will make tactile maps
available for each floor level and be displayed in an easily accessible
area for use.
Grievance Procedure
Comments, questions,
complaints, and suggestions may be submitted verbally over the phone or in
person to a staff member. They may also be submitted in a written format
in person, mail, or emailed. Submissions will be reviewed and resolved by
the Executive Director and Executive Board in a timely manner. Below is
the list of contacts for the TMA staff and Executive Board.
Ph: 701-838-4445
Address: 2 N Main St, Minot ND 58703
Executive Director
Rachel Alfaro
taube@srt.com
Gallery
Intern
Jay Gaare
taube2@srt.com
President
Amanda Schlieman
purpleskirts@gmail.com
Vice President
Eric Suwall
robanderic@icloud.com
Secretary
Kaitlyn Schneider
kaitlynvervaet@icloud.com
Education Coordinator/ Treasurer
Margaret Lee
taubeeducation@srt.com