We are committed to making the Tweed Museum of Art a welcoming and inclusive for everyone.

The Access+Ability exhibition, originally developed by Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, showcases innovative designs that empower individuals with disabilities. From tactile tools and adaptive wearables to inclusive communication technologies, each piece in the exhibition is a testament to how design can remove barriers and celebrate diverse abilities.

This exhibit:

  • Highlights products and prototypes created with and for people with disabilities

  • Encourages universal design—design that benefits everyone, regardless of ability

  • Promotes inclusive thinking in fields like education, healthcare, mobility, and tech

By spotlighting real-world solutions, the exhibition raises awareness and inspires visitors to consider accessibility in all areas of life.

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This website was designed to be welcoming and usable for everyone, including people with disabilities. We followed trusted guidelines (called the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, or WCAG) to make sure the site works well with tools like screen readers and keyboard-only navigation.

Some of the ways we’ve made the site more accessible:

  • Clear page structure and headings so information is easy to follow

  • Descriptions for all images so people using screen readers know what’s being shown

  • Strong color contrast to make text easier to read

  • Simple behind-the-scenes labels to help screen readers understand the content

Just like the Access+Ability exhibition, this website shows how thoughtful design—whether online or in person—can help open doors, spark connection, and include everyone in the conversation.