ACM For All: Facilitating Touch Experiences at the Museum
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ACM’s partnership with Dialogue in the Dark Singapore has been a central part of the museum’s accessibility efforts since 2021. Through the Up Close with ACM programme, facilitators with visual impairment guide visitors in sensory-rich explorations of museum objects. In 2024, we further extended these touch experiences by developing tactile boards and touch tours for special exhibitions.
In this special sharing session, a panel of museum volunteers, docents, guides, and educators discuss how tactile exploration and thoughtful dialogue are transforming museum experiences, making art and culture accessible to all.
Sim Kah Yong, Senior Executive and Guide Coordinator, Dialogue in the Dark Singapore
As a guide coordinator, Kah Yong is instrumental in training and providing professional and emotional support to all guides at Dialogue in the Dark Singapore. Born with glaucoma, he brings a unique and empathetic perspective to his role.
Teresa Ng, Guide, Dialogue in the Dark Singapore
Teresa is an advocate, guide, and consultant who promotes inclusion for people with special needs. Diagnosed with an eye condition at 10, she has been able to overcome the challenges of her condition through the support of her family and community.
Chui Wai Cheng, Museum Volunteer
Wai Cheng graduated from ACM’s first docent training programme in 1997 and has been a docent with the museum for almost 30 years. Her journey has been shaped by a passion for helping visitors discover Asia’s shared heritage through objects and storytelling.
Vandana Sharma, FOM Docent (ACM)
Vandana Sharma is a volunteer guide with the Friends of the Museums (FOM). She has a background in science and education and completed her docent training in 2023. Since then, she has had key roles with the ACM docent training team and the FOM ACM committee.
Priscilla Lee, Senior Manager, Education
Priscilla is part of the education team at ACM, working to bring the museum to life by creating engaging experiences for visitors, whether through learning resources and spaces, hands-on activities, or inclusive programmes for all.
The ACM Conversations Lecture Series is generously supported by Dalio Philanthropies
