Future of Museums

Another page for the COST Web site with a link to Foresight 2030 reports, including the overall summary report. While not museum-specific, there is much to ponder broadly relative to technology, innovation and changing conditions in the world.

A Belgian-based organization seeking to apply strategic foresight planning in nine key domains and a trans-domain group. This one, Individuals, Societies, Cultures and Health (ISCH) has elements dealing with material culture, history, music and art and other museum-related topics.

This is cool! Seems like an easy way to generate power

Looking at the past can provide valuable insights for the future. Are museums - as keepers of ancient artifacts, art and stories - at the forefront?

A great article about the Missouri History Museum's work in recording the history of the disability rights movement.

Discussion of accessible instructional materials for people with physical disabilities--includes a good breakdown of types of mobility impairments. There also are links to pages concerning various forms of sensory disabilities.

This overview focuses on accessible instructional materials, but also includes a good breakdown of various types of cognitive disabilities.

A good overview of issues related to cognitive disabilities, geared primarily to libraries.

interesting third space for moms. classes, equipment, childcare. First hackerspace for women they say.

Perhaps there will be an increased interest in volunteering?