The ADA Compliant Problem, Episode 1, Side A

What does it really mean for a museum to be ADA compliant? In the first episode of Small Museum Advantage, Dr. Jennifer Rogers explores the growing gap between ADA compliance and true accessibility. Using real experiences from working in a government-run museum, she discusses why so many organizations focus on regulations instead of removing barriers for visitors. This episode explores: • ADA compliance vs. accessibility • Museum website accessibility • WCAG 2.1 and digital accessibility • Accessible PDFs and online content • Why visitors need more than legal compliance • How poor accessibility communication can prevent museum visits Small Museum Advantage is a monthly series that examines real challenges facing small museums. Each topic is presented in three parts: 🎙️ Side A Podcast – Introduces the challenge. 📰 LinkedIn Newsletter – Explores the issue in greater depth. 🎙️ Side B Podcast – Shares practical, affordable solutions. 📅 Coming Next "If I Can't Find Your Accessibility Information, I'm Not Coming" (LinkedIn Newsletter) "A True Invitation" (Side B Podcast) If you enjoyed this discussion, please Like, Subscribe, and Share to help more museum professionals discover practical ideas for making museums more accessible, transparent, and welcoming. #MuseumAccessibility #Accessibility #SmallMuseums #MuseumProfessionals #DigitalAccessibility #WCAG #ADACompliance #MuseumLeadership #MuseumEducation #Museums