Our Standards
The MHHE strives to provide accessible and inclusive access to our exhibits, space,
and resources. Here is what you should expect from us:
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- Wheelchair accessible doors with push-button opening options.
- Maneuverability within exhibition spaces.
- Exhibit content at heights accessible to someone using a wheelchair.
- Pull-cards and/or digital options for the few locations where content is installed too high to be viewed comfortably from a wheelchair.
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- Video screens in intro space, theater, and back exhibit space. You can pre-request
if you'd like the sound to be turned off for your visit.
- Benches located throughout the exhibit spaces for rest.
- Public restrooms located near the exhibit spaces.
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- Exhibit panels should meet comfort and readability standards for font size and color
contrast.
- Audio descriptions for most exhibitions are available to download from our website. See specific exhibit pages for content. See our front desk to check out equipment to access audio descriptions onsite.
- Our web pages and downloadable content should be screen-reader friendly. In cases
where that isn't so, screen-reader friendly versions should be available for most
content.
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- All video content should be closed-captioned.
- You may request ASL interpretation in advance of your visit.
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- Most exhibition and educational content is geared toward a 5th grade English reading
level or higher.
- We are working to provide exhibit translations in various non-English languages. Contact
us in advance or see our front desk for available resources.
- Exhibition text should be inclusive and welcoming except in cases where accurate historical
context requires otherwise. Even in those cases, we try to approach potentially harmful
content with sensitivity.
Requesting Resources
If you need additional resources for your visit to the MHHE, please reach out to us and we will be happy to work with you. We can provide the following resources:
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- We will do our best to honor requests for ASL interpretation, but we need at least
one week's notice to arrange it.
- To request ASL interpretation for a visit or program, please contact us at 470-578-2083
or email mhhe@kennesaw.edu.
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- Audio descriptions are available to download from our website for all of our traveling exhibitions.
- For on-site access to audio descriptive tours, please see our office manager at the
front desk or call 470-578-2083 or email mhhe@kennesaw.edu before your visit.
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- If you would like to arrange a visit where video and audio content is muted, please call 470-578-2083 or email mhhe@kennesaw.edu at least a week before you are planning to visit so that our staff can meet your
needs within our field trip schedule.
- Please stay tuned for more information about Sensorty Kits coming soon!
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- If you or a member of your party use a wheelchair and would like digital or pull-card
access to exhibition content rendered difficult to view due to its height above the
ground, please see our office manager at the front desk or call 470-578-2083 or email
mhhe@kennesaw.edu before your visit.
- Please note, that this situation only exists in our Threads of Memory exhibition.
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- The MHHE has a growing collection of resources in languages other than English, especially
German and Spanish.
- We are also aware that some of our content is challenging to understand for people
with lower levels of reading proficiency, regardless of their preferred language.
- Please stay tuned for information about requesting resources for English language
learners and exhibit reading levels!
We want your feedback!
At the MHHE, we seek to meet and exceed our accessibility standards. Please take a
moment to share your feedback about your experiences with us today!
Accessibility Feedback Form