Abraham Lincoln Presidential
Library and Museum offers free sensory friendly event
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[March 29, 2022]
Continuing its “Abe for All” initiative, the Abraham Lincoln
Presidential Library and Museum will offer a sensory friendly event
for people who may be overwhelmed by intense light, strong sounds
and large crowds.
The free event runs 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, April 2.
Anyone can attend, but the goal is to gather feedback on how to
improve the experience for guests, such as people on the autism
spectrum, who may prefer a sensory friendly atmosphere. Guests will
get to fill out surveys afterward to offer their thoughts on what
worked and what didn’t.
During the event, audio will be lowered throughout the museum and
lighting will be adjusted to reduce extremes and create a more fluid
atmosphere. Touch tables and new activities will give guests more
engagement opportunities.
A pre-visit preparation packet is available by calling 217-558-8844
or emailing ALPLM.GuestEntry@illinois.gov. The packet includes a
social story and exhibit descriptions with photos.
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With its “Abe for All” initiative, the Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
seeks to learn how it can be more welcoming to people with a wide variety of
abilities. The project launched earlier this year with an evening for the Deaf
community and those with hearing loss.
“The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is proud to share the story
of America’s greatest president. We want every person to fully appreciate his
legacy, and that means we are committed to improving accessibility for all,”
said the ALPLM’s executive director, Christina Shutt.
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The mission of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is to inspire
civic engagement through the diverse lens of Illinois history and sharing with
the world the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. We pursue this mission through
a combination of rigorous scholarship and high-tech showmanship built on the
bedrock of the ALPLM’s unparalleled collection of historical materials.
For more information, visit
www.PresidentLincoln.Illinois.gov
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