Arts access guides

Produced by Museums, Libraries and Archives (MLA),
(responsibilities now transferred to the Arts
Council).

Disability Portfolio

Publication date: 2003
Ranking: useful

The Disability Portfolio is a collection of 12 access guides. They were produced originally to meet the growing need for more detailed advice on access for disabled people in the light of the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act 1996.

They focused on how best to meet the needs of disabled people as users and staff in museums, archives and libraries. Though many of the subjects have since been covered in more detail they still offer invaluable advice, information and guidance to help overcome barriers and follow what is still in many cases good practice.

The list of guides
Please follow the individual links to view a copy on the archived MLA website

• Disability Portfolio Guide 1: Disability in Context (PDF 215KB)
• Disability Portfolio Guide 2: Meeting Disabled People (PDF 98KB)
• Disability Portfolio Guide 3: Training for Equality (PDF 87KB)
• Disability Portfolio Guide 4: Audits (PDF 90KB)
• Disability Portfolio Guide 5: The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) (PDF 108KB)
• Disability Portfolio Guide 6: Inclusive Information (PDF 157KB)
• Disability Portfolio Guide 7: Using Technology (PDF 92KB)
• Disability Portfolio Guide 8: Access on a Shoestring (PDF 91KB)
• Disability Portfolio Guide 9: Accessible Environments (PDF 346KB)
• Disability Portfolio Guide 10: Outreach and Partnerships (PDF 376KB)
• Disability Portfolio Guide 11: Consulting Disabled People (PDF 205KB)
• Disability Portfolio Guide 12: Employment at every level (PDF 229KB)

To obtain copies in alternative formats or languages
Please write to:
Arts Council
21 Bloomsbury Street,
London WC1B 3HF

Telephone: 0845 300 6200 or 0161 934 4317
Email: Using on-line form at Arts Council website