3: More chairs, everywhere.

There are many reasons why a person might need to sit or lay down - heart conditions, mobility challenges, fatigue, chronic pain, and more.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Watch the embedded video. Jen identifies as short and plus size, but did not disclose a disability. She talks about how important it is to have OPTIONS among seating in a space - no one size fits all.

  2. Below, check out a piece by disabled artist Shannon Finnegan - this series highlights how often art galleries and other spaces do NOT provide adequate seating for disabled (or tired) visitors.

REFLECTION:

  • Can you think of spaces where more seating, or more diverse seating options, could increase access for disabled people? What types of seating are good to include as options, so everyone has something that works for them?

A bench that reads “Museum visits are hard on my body. Rest here if you agree.” It’s positioned at a slight angle, facing a gallery wall. Art by Shannon Finnegan - click through for more examples!