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
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