SPECIAL SERVICES



The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is accessible to
everyone. All galleries and installations have
wheelchair access. Our Volunteer Guides and
educators have training and experience working
with groups with a wide variety of disabilities:
hearing and visual impairments, physical and
mental handicaps, as well as mental illnesses
and learning disabilities.

The Education and Public Programmes Department
provides services using three different approaches,
depending on the requirements of the situation.



1. OFFERING SPECIAL SERVICES


  · For people who are deaf or hard of hearing,
    we offer activities with the assistance of an
    interpreter in LSQ (Langue signée du Québec)
    or ASL (American Sign Language).

  · For people who are blind or visually impaired,
    we offer descriptive and tactile tours.

  · For people who have a physical disability
    or impaired mobility, we can provide wheelchairs.




2. ADAPTING ACTIVITIES TO SUIT YOUR SPECIFIC
     NEEDS


  · Since the pace of a visit is a little slower with
    some people, we can extend the activity.

  · Since some people with disabilities need more
    individual attention, we can lower the ratio of
    participants to guide or educator.

  · Since some individuals may need repeat visits,
    we can offer a multi-visit programme.




3. DEVELOPING THE CONTENT OF A TOUR OR ACTIVITY


We can offer certain themes on request. Please let
us know what your needs are and we will gladly try
to meet them. An important aspect of the "Sharing the
Museum" project is our open attitude and willingness
to listen.The Education and Public Programmes staff
has a great deal of experience teaching art and art
history, and we will work with you, who know your
groups so well, to tailor our approach to your needs.
Please don't hesitate to give us a call if you have
any questions.


Photos : Michel Dubreuil

Information: 
Phone: 514-285-2000, option 3
E-mail: education@mbamtl.org