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Tom Stephenson posted a reply on Re: Special Sensory-friendly type events for ad...
Monday, Oct 6, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Said: There is a Special Interest Group in Reading (UK) that is 'train focused' and has been doing monthly meetups with adults on the Spectrum for years. Visit https://www.theengineshed.org.uk/adult-sessions/ for some context. You...
Ann Doyle posted a reply on Re: Museums - Public or non-public spaces?
Monday, Oct 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Said: Hi, I will give my two cents on this: first, if you receive tax dollars, then I would consider you public. We do not, so I consider us private. However, I strongly recommend that you consult with an attorney.
Marcie Hircock posted a reply on Re: Special Sensory-friendly type events for ad...
Monday, Oct 6, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Said: We have several group homes for dependent adults in our community. At our museum we have hosted "field trips" for several of these group homes together. When we have a group of 10+ visitors we can charge them the field trip rate which i...
Rachael Gary posted a reply on Re: Mother's Room Best Practices
Monday, Oct 6, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Said: We opened a Mother/baby feeding room last year, and it has a full lockable door for privacy. It has 2 rockers, a changing table, and books/small toys for other children that may in there with their caregiver.
Rachel Hamilton posted a reply on Re: Museums - Public or non-public spaces?
Monday, Oct 6, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Said: We consider our museum to be a private space and we have specific protocol when/if federal agents attempt to enter our building. I would be happy to share more about our policy with anyone interested offline. Please feel fre...
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