A recent decision from the Department of Justice will set precedent with their interpretation of the “Americans with Disability Act of 1990” to expand how Museums cater to the visually impaired. This will mean more then the usual handrails, bathroom room adjustments, and pamphlets. They are urging Museums to make adjustments so that the visually impaired patrons can be entertained from the entire Museum experience. This idea was presented when a patron filed a complaint following their visit to the Spy Museum in Washington, DC. The DC Spy Museum later settled a four-year investigation, and has already started renovations to improve the accessibility for their Blind patrons with 400,000-dollar adjustments.
Several other Museums are already doing above average efforts to meet the same standards. The precedent set by this decision will be one that will effect many organizations and business in the future.
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