Becoming an Equitable and Inclusive Organisation
What does being an equitable and inclusive museum mean for organisations?
This short introductory session discusses the approaches and mindset that can help museums on their Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) journey.
Session aims:
- Increase understanding of what Equity, Diversity and Inclusion means for museum practice
- Raise awareness of the impact of racist and exclusionary practices
- Explore and reflect on the skills and competencies that support an organisation to continue to develop and embed EDI practices into its operations
This event is aimed at museum Trustees, managers and staff who wish to better understanding what is needed to develop an equitable and inclusive organisation.
About the trainer
NoBarriers deliver tailored approaches to increasing inclusive and equitable practice in the cultural sector, including training, advice, strategic planning, service review and community engagement. Isilda Almeida, founder of NoBarriers, works as an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant in the culture sector and brings with her over 20 years’ experience of the UK heritage sector.
Maximum two delegates per organisation. Priority will be given to delegates from non-NPO and non-National museums in the West Midlands which are Accredited or officially Working Towards Accreditation.
Accessibility
This online event will be auto-captioned by Zoom. If you would benefit from live captioning or any other form of access support, please answer ‘yes’ to the access requirements question on the booking form and email the WMMD team as early as possible stating the support you require.
All participants will receive an email containing a Zoom link to the training prior to the event. The email will be sent to the email address used for booking. If you have not received an email the day before the event please contact us.
Becoming an Equitable and Inclusive Organisation
Wednesday 20 March 2024, 1.30pm-4pm
Online
If you can’t see the booking button, this event is fully booked. To join the waiting list please email wmmd@ironbridge.org.uk
Coffee and Chatter: Race, Empire and the Pre-Raphaelites
Grab your morning cuppa…
Join the WMMD team and guest speaker Victoria Osbourne, Curator (Fine Art) and Curatorial Team Leader at Birmingham Museum Trust .
Running from 2020-23, Race, Empire and the Pre-Raphaelites was a research group of the British Art Network focused on exploring anti-racist and decolonial approaches to Victorian art and design collections and considering how they might be displayed and interpreted in the 21st century museum. Victoria, a co-convenor of the group, will share some of the learning from three years of events and activities and introduce a set of free resources aimed at museum professionals wishing to foreground race and empire in 19th century art and design collections and displays.
Coffee and Chatter is also the perfect opportunity to share what’s happening at your museum, exchange ideas with colleagues across the region and hear about the latest sector guidance and news.
10.30am-11.30am
Zoom details:
https://zoom.us/j/99254865285?pwd=R2xiUlUzOFdWMGJFQXpyL0E4cHpNQT09
Meeting ID: 992 5486 5285
Password: 579046
Coffee and Chatter will be auto-captioned.
Developing Co-curation, Collaborative Working and Embedding Diversity
Join us for an insightful in person workshop looking at collections-based co-curation.
The morning will focus on the innovative Embedding Diversity in our Collections programme at Walsall with Julie Brown, Collections Curator, including Here and Queer and Pride and Priviledge. Jon Sleigh, Freelance Learning Curator Consultant will be speaking about engaging new communities and legacy. The day will also include a tour of the current Class Act display by members of the community panel.
The afternoon presentations will focus on two case studies: Collecting Home at Royal Crown Derby with Alison Solomon and Dr Elizabeth Woledge and Creative Placemaking and public programming at the Royal Shakespeare Company Collection with Robyn Greenwood. There will be opportunity within a practical session for you to think about how you might approach co-curation in your museum.
Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
Bookings close: 12noon, Thursday 9 November
Maximum two delegates per organisation. Priority will be given to delegates from non-NPO and non-National museums in the West Midlands which are Accredited or officially Working Towards Accreditation.
Accessibility
The event will be held at The New Art Gallery Walsall. Visit the New Art Gallery Walsall website for access information
If you would benefit from any adjustment or support for accessibility, please answer ‘yes’ to the access requirements question on the booking form and email the WMMD team as early as possible stating the support you require.
Dietary requirements
Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please let us know any allergies or dietary requirements on the booking form when you book your place.
Developing Co-curation, Collaborative Working and Embedding Diversity
Tuesday 21 November, 11am-4pm
The New Art Gallery Walsall, Gallery Square WS2 8LG
If you can’t see the booking button, this event is now fully booked.
Decolonising Museums in Practice
Over the past few years many museums have started to ‘decolonise’. Why are they doing this, and what does it mean in practice? This session will briefly outline what decolonisation is and why museums need to think about it. After that, there will be case studies of smaller museums that have recently worked to decolonise their practice, through events, partnerships, co-curation projects, research and exhibitions. We’ll look at what they’re doing and how they’re doing it. There will also be opportunities for you to think about how you might approach decolonisation in your work, and opportunities to ask questions.
This online event will be delivered via Zoom using Chat, Breakout Rooms and activities on Padlet. If you have any concerns about accessibility or usability for these features please contact wmmd@ironbridge.org.uk
Who should attend?
The session should be of interest to museums that are completely new to this work, and museums with more experience that would like to hear about how others are approaching it.
About the trainer
For over 30 years Maurice Davies has been interested in diversifying the stories told in museums. Recently, among other work, he has co-led UK-wide programmes to support museums in improving their approach to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Maximum two delegates per organisation. Priority will be given to delegates from non-NPO and non-National museums in the West Midlands which are Accredited or officially Working Towards Accreditation.
Accessibility
This online event will be auto-captioned by Zoom. If you would benefit from live captioning or any other form of access support, please answer ‘yes’ to the access requirements question on the booking form and email the WMMD team as early as possible stating the support you require.
All participants will receive an email containing a Zoom link to the training prior to the event. The email will be sent to the email address used for booking. If you have not received an email the day before the event please contact us.
If you can’t see the booking link this event is fully booked. To join the waiting list please email wmmd@ironbridge.org.uk
Decolonising Museums in Practice
Thursday 9 November, 10am-12.30pm
Online
Disability Essentials eLearning
Disability Essentials is an eLearning programme that helps staff and volunteers ensure they are confident and skilled in their engagement with disabled people. The course combines legal expertise with the lived experience of disabled people.
Who should take the course?
This training is suitable for all museum staff and volunteers, as either an introduction or refresher training. The flexibility of the eLearning format is ideal for public-facing and operational roles, like Front of House.
Learners can save and re-enter the modules where they left off. The modules are interactive and use illustrations, videos and pop quizzes to secure learning.
Sign up anytime before 1 March 2024, learners have until 31 March 2024 to complete the modules and will receive a Certificate upon completion of the course.
Disability Essentials is available to museums in the West Midlands, freelancers and WMMD training partners who would like to enrol up to 15 team members to undertake the Disability Essentials eLearning course for free.
Find our more about the Disability Essentials eLearning Programme.
Disability Essentials eLearning Sign up – Anytime before 1 March 2024
Disability Essentials is an eLearning programme that helps staff and volunteers ensure they are confident and skilled in their engagement with disabled people. The course combines legal expertise with the lived experience of disabled people.
Who should take the course?
This training is suitable for all museum staff and volunteers, as either an introduction or refresher training. The flexibility of the eLearning format is ideal for public-facing and operational roles, like Front of House.
Learners can save and re-enter the modules where they left off. The modules are interactive and use illustrations, videos and pop quizzes to secure learning.
Sign up anytime before 1 March 2024, learners have until 31 March 2024 to complete the modules and will receive a Certificate upon completion of the course.
How to access the learning modules
Please ask each colleague to book onto the course using the booking button below.
- WMMD will ask AccessAble to set your museum up as a participating organisation.
- Set up may take up to 5 working days per organisation.
- Once your organisation is set up each team member will be sent a link to Register with AccessAble.
Disability Essentials is available to museums in the West Midlands, freelancers and WMMD training partners who would like to enrol up to 15 team members to undertake the Disability Essentials eLearning course for free.
Disability Essentials eLearning
Flexible timings: undertake modules at a time and date to suit you
Online
Creating Accessible Spaces for Autistic Visitors
This workshop will be an opportunity to discover the potential barriers for autistic visitors in museums and the simple steps you can take to create more accessible spaces.
The final in a series of three workshops this session will cover:
- How autistic people may experience a museum visit
- Barriers faced by autistic people in the museum
- How to create accessible experiences for autistic visitors
The workshop will explore themes including: Lived Experience, Ableism, Mental Health and Disability.
There will be opportunities to discuss case studies and discover practical tips.
The event will be delivered via Zoom using a range of exercises and interactive features including Polls, Chat and Breakout Rooms. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and actively participate in discussion. If you have any concerns about accessibility or usability for these features please contact wmmd@ironbridge.org.uk
About the Trainer
Emily is a late diagnosed autistic advocate, who is determined to use her lived experience to help change the narrative of what it means to be autistic. Drawing from her experience working within national and local authority museums, Emily has worked with multiple organisations to highlight that being accessible for autistic people doesn’t mean knocking down buildings and starting from scratch.
Maximum two delegates per organisation. Priority will be given to delegates from non-NPO and non-National museums in the West Midlands which are Accredited or officially Working Towards Accreditation.
Accessibility
This event will be auto-captioned through Zoom. If you would benefit from any other form of access support, including live captioning, please answer ‘yes’ to the access requirements question on the booking form and email the WMMD team as early as possible stating the support you require.
All participants will receive an email containing a Zoom link to the training prior to the event. The email will be sent to the email address used for booking. If you have not received an email the day before the event please contact us.
If you can’t see the booking button the course is fully booked. If you would like to join the waiting list please email wmmd@ironbridge.org.uk
Creating Accessible Spaces for Autistic Visitors
Wednesday 29 November, 10am-12noon
Online
Creating Accessible Working Environments for Autistic Colleagues
This session will be an opportunity to discover the potential barriers for autistic people working in museums and the simple steps you can take to create more accessible workplaces for your autistic colleagues.
The second in a series of three workshops this session will cover:
- How autistic people can experience the workplace
- Barriers faced by autistic people in the workplace
- How to create accessible workplaces for autistic colleagues
There will be opportunities to discuss case studies and discover practical tips.
The event will be delivered via Zoom using a range of exercises and interactive features including Polls, Chat and Breakout Rooms. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and actively participate in discussion. If you have any concerns about accessibility or usability for these features please contact wmmd@ironbridge.org.uk
About the Trainer
Emily is a late diagnosed autistic advocate, who is determined to use her lived experience to help change the narrative of what it means to be autistic. Drawing from her experience working within national and local authority museums, Emily has worked with multiple organisations to highlight that being accessible for autistic people doesn’t mean knocking down buildings and starting from scratch.
Maximum two delegates per organisation. Priority will be given to delegates from non-NPO and non-National museums in the West Midlands which are Accredited or officially Working Towards Accreditation.
Accessibility
This event will be auto-captioned through Zoom. If you would benefit from any other form of access support, including live captioning, please answer ‘yes’ to the access requirements question on the booking form and email the WMMD team as early as possible stating the support you require.
All participants will receive an email containing a Zoom link to the training prior to the event. The email will be sent to the email address used for booking. If you have not received an email the day before the event please contact us.
If you can’t see the booking button the course is fully booked. If you would like to join the waiting list please email wmmd@ironbridge.org.uk
Creating Accessible Working Environments for Autistic Colleagues
Wednesday 22 November, 10am-12noon
Online
Introduction to Autism
This session offers an introduction to autism from the lived experience perspective and will be an opportunity to find out more about what it really means to be autistic.
The first in a series of three workshops this session will cover :
- What Autism is
- Recognising Autism traits
- Myths and Misconceptions
The workshop will explore themes including: Lived Experience, Ableism, Mental Health, Disability and Discrimination.
The event will be delivered via Zoom using a range of exercises and interactive features including Polls, Chat and Breakout Rooms. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and actively participate in discussion. If you have any concerns about accessibility or usability for these features please contact wmmd@ironbridge.org.uk
About the Trainer
Emily is a late diagnosed autistic advocate, who is determined to use her lived experience to help change the narrative of what it means to be autistic. Drawing from her experience working within national and local authority museums, Emily has worked with multiple organisations to highlight that being accessible for autistic people doesn’t mean knocking down buildings and starting from scratch.
Maximum two delegates per organisation. Priority will be given to delegates from non-NPO and non-National museums in the West Midlands which are Accredited or officially Working Towards Accreditation.
Accessibility
This event will be auto-captioned through Zoom. If you would benefit from any other form of access support, including live captioning, please answer ‘yes’ to the access requirements question on the booking form and email the WMMD team as early as possible stating the support you require.
All participants will receive an email containing a Zoom link to the training prior to the event. The email will be sent to the email address used for booking. If you have not received an email the day before the event please contact us.
If you can’t see the booking button the course is fully booked. If you would like to join the waiting list please email wmmd@ironbridge.org.uk
Introduction to Autism
Wednesday 15 November, 10am-12noon
Online
Diversifying your Museum Board – Introduction to Diversity and Inclusion
Join Museum Development East Midlands (MDEM), West Midlands Museum Development (WMMD) and Inclusive Boards for a focused training session looking at diversity and inclusive practice at a governance level.
Particular insight and focus will be given to the following topics:
- Gain an understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Analyse and evaluate diversity strands outside of the Equality Act (Different types and categories of diversity)
- Understand the unconscious bias spectrum
- What is microaggression and what are the types of microaggression?
- Look at best practices in other sectors and put forward solutions
During the session you will gain practical insight into how to move forward practice in this area for your organisation, as well as be able to share your own experiences alongside other museums from across the Midlands.
Who is delivering the session?
This session is part of MDEM and WMMD’s Trustee Network suite of training, focusing on good practice in all aspects of governance. It is being delivered by Inclusive Boards.
Inclusive Boards began its work in the third sector, supporting some of the UK’s largest charities including Amnesty International, Big Lottery, British Red Cross and the Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) with efforts to improve board diversity and develop stronger governance structures.
Today they have a diverse talent pool of over 60,000 professionals and a reach that expands into sectors and communities across the UK. They have worked with over 150 organisations on board and executive appointments in the STEM, sport, not-for-profit and public sectors.
Evidence shows that in order to ensure diversity of thought and experience is present during decision making processes, it’s imperative that there’s a diverse leadership team. Whether you’re just starting to think about inclusion, or you hold mandatory Diversity and Inclusion training every year – Inclusive Boards aims to support and strengthen diversity and inclusion within your organisation.
Who is it for?
This session is aimed specifically at museum trustees from Accredited museums across the Midlands.
Priority will be given to trustees from non-NPO and non-National museums in the West Midlands which are Accredited or officially Working Towards Accreditation. This event is being delivered in partnership with MDEM. Museums in the East Midlands can book their place here.
Accessibility
This event will be auto-captioned through Zoom. If you would benefit from any other form of access support, including live captioning, please answer ‘yes’ to the access requirements question on the booking form and email the WMMD team as early as possible stating the support you require. Museum Development is committed to providing all training in an accessible format and have a dedicated budget to enable this.
All participants will receive an email containing a Zoom link to the training prior to the event. The email will be sent to the email address used for booking. If you have not received an email the day before the event please contact us.
If you can’t see the booking button the event is fully booked. If you would like to join the waiting list please wmmd@ironbridge.org.uk
Diversifying your Museum Board – Introduction to Diversity and Inclusion
Tuesday 9 May, 10am-12.30pm
Online
