Which digital tools offer German museums to people with disabilities to explore their exhibitions accessible or at least low barrier?
Do websites of museums present video information in sign language, acoustic information and information in plain language or even information for mentally ill guests to prepare their visit? What digital means for museum exploration are offered in the museums for these target groups? What role does inclusion? More and more, German museum websites inform deaf people by video in sign language about museum’s work in general, access to the museum, exhibitions, events and permanent presentations, about their shops, restaurants and also possibilities to support museum’s work. Some museums offer, as download, guides in plain language for guests with reading disabilities. With examples, the presentation takes a look at the recent situation in the German museum landscape.