Previous Projects

How we've helped develop accessibility so far

The Scope

Below are a series of projects that AQNZ or our founder Amy have been involved. Some of these are from before AQNZ was founded.

Current Project: Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities

Two cases in the Myths and Mortals: Life in Ancient Times exhibition. A large vase stands in the first case, while a series of stone busts sit in the second case.

Image: Two cases in the Myths and Mortals: Life in Ancient Times exhibition.
© UC, Photographer Corey Blackburn.

Teece Museum online:

AQNZ is currently working for the Teece Museum.  

During this project, Amy will be completing a full audit of the Teece Museum's environment - including public and staff only areas - and will help them create accessibility guidelines.

In addition to finding out if the museum meets legal requirements and best practice, AQNZ and the Teece Museum will be hosting a focus group with people from local disabled communities to get their opinions.

The aim for this project is for the Teece Museum to become an example of how to develop accessibility in a museum or gallery setting. We will be sharing what we have learned with other museums and arts organisations at workshops and talks later in 2024.

Amy was also involved in the development of the Teece's Audio Description program.

National Services Te Paerangi

A white National Services Te Paerangi logo on black background

Image: National Services Te Paerangi logo

National Services Te Paerangi online:

Amy interned for National Services Te Paerangi, part of Te Papa, during the final part of her Master of Museum and Heritage Practice program.

During this time, her main task was to develop and write the Accessibility for Museums and Galleries resource.

In addition to this, Amy also: 

  • Worked alongside Deaf and disabled community members to outline best practices.
  • Hosted a Zoom Hui on Universal Design.
  • Was involved in several focus groups looking at the accessibility of Te Papa and its exhibitions.

New Zealand Police Museum

The "He Toa Taumata Rau: the place of many brave deeds" exhibition in the evening.

Image: The "He Toa Taumata Rau: the place of many brave deeds" exhibition in the evening.

NZ Police Museum online:

Amy worked for the New Zealand Police Museum in 2021 as part of her Master of Museum and Heritage Practice.

During this project, she: 

  • Conducted an audit of the building and the museum's online content.
  • Wrote a report of her findings.
  • Developed an Accessibility Policy and a set of Standard Operating Procedures, both of which were ratified by the NZ Police.

This project cemented Amy's ambition to work in the accessibility field.

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