{"id":9014,"date":"2026-09-30T00:51:56","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T00:51:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/30\/state-museum-to-host-accessibility-morning-this-saturday\/"},"modified":"2026-09-30T00:51:56","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T00:51:56","slug":"state-museum-to-host-accessibility-morning-this-saturday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/30\/state-museum-to-host-accessibility-morning-this-saturday\/","title":{"rendered":"State Museum to host Accessibility Morning this Saturday"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 [&amp;&gt;div:has([data-free-thinking-preview-answer=true])+:is(.text-message,.relative:has(&gt;.text-message))]:-mt-2 grow\">\n<div data-message-id=\"a9b02e83-474d-4a3d-9077-22d4913c19e8\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-model-dil-v2-message=\"\">\n<div class=\"puik-root not-prose not-markdown\" data-dil-widget-copy-target=\"\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<div class=\"fv0XaG_DilRenderer fv0XaG_DilResponseRoot J4E5kq_LegacyReveal dil-first-visible-layout w-full max-w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-d-direction=\"col\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\"><span class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\" data-d-default-strong=\"\" data-d-inline=\"\">COLUMBIA, S.C.<\/span> &mdash; The South Carolina State Museum will host an Accessibility Morning Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 to 11 a.m., offering individuals, families and groups a more disability-friendly museum experience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">The program features a quieter, sensory-friendly environment, American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and other accessibility resources. Guests who are neurodiverse or have other disabilities can participate in optional activities or explore the museum&#8217;s exhibition galleries at their own pace.<\/p>\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">With Halloween approaching, guests are welcome to dress in costumes and participate in early trick-or-treating. Community partner tables will offer allergy-friendly, nut-free treats.<\/p>\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">General admission to Accessibility Morning is free.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\" data-d-component=\"title\" data-d-size=\"lg\" data-d-weight=\"semibold\">Activities and schedule<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"PSWZZq_List\" data-d-component=\"list\" data-d-marker=\"bullet\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\">\n<li class=\"PSWZZq_Item\" data-d-component=\"list-item\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Content\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Label\" data-d-list-item-content=\"\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\"><span class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\" data-d-default-strong=\"\" data-d-inline=\"\">9&ndash;11 a.m.:<\/span> Open exploration of museum exhibitions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"PSWZZq_Item\" data-d-component=\"list-item\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Content\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Label\" data-d-list-item-content=\"\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\"><span class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\" data-d-default-strong=\"\" data-d-inline=\"\">9&ndash;11 a.m.:<\/span> ASL interpreter available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"PSWZZq_Item\" data-d-component=\"list-item\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Content\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Label\" data-d-list-item-content=\"\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\"><span class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\" data-d-default-strong=\"\" data-d-inline=\"\">9&ndash;11 a.m.:<\/span> Sensory room open, providing a quiet space with tools for guests who need a break.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"PSWZZq_Item\" data-d-component=\"list-item\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Content\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Label\" data-d-list-item-content=\"\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\"><span class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\" data-d-default-strong=\"\" data-d-inline=\"\">9&ndash;10 a.m.:<\/span> Community resource partners available to share information about their services and programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"PSWZZq_Item\" data-d-component=\"list-item\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Content\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Label\" data-d-list-item-content=\"\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\"><span class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\" data-d-default-strong=\"\" data-d-inline=\"\">9:45 a.m.:<\/span> Sensory-friendly 4D theater showing of <span class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\" data-d-font-style=\"italic\" data-d-inline=\"\">BUGS 4D<\/span>, with ASL interpretation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"PSWZZq_Item\" data-d-component=\"list-item\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Content\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Label\" data-d-list-item-content=\"\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\"><span class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\" data-d-default-strong=\"\" data-d-inline=\"\">10:30 a.m.:<\/span> Character meet-and-greet with Little Critter, with ASL interpretation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Sensory-friendly shows alternate monthly between planetarium and 4D theater experiences. Shows feature reduced volume, but 4D experiences may still include scents, bursts of air, rumbling seats, leg ticklers, bubbles, snow, lighting effects and squirts of water.<\/p>\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">The shows are free, but space is limited.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\" data-d-component=\"title\" data-d-size=\"lg\" data-d-weight=\"semibold\">Accessibility resources<\/h2>\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">The museum will provide a variety of resources to help guests enjoy their visit, including:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"PSWZZq_List\" data-d-component=\"list\" data-d-marker=\"bullet\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\">\n<li class=\"PSWZZq_Item\" data-d-component=\"list-item\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Content\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Label\" data-d-list-item-content=\"\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">A sensory calming room<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"PSWZZq_Item\" data-d-component=\"list-item\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Content\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Label\" data-d-list-item-content=\"\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Noise-canceling headphones<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"PSWZZq_Item\" data-d-component=\"list-item\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Content\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Label\" data-d-list-item-content=\"\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Sensory bags with fidget tools and headphones<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"PSWZZq_Item\" data-d-component=\"list-item\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Content\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Label\" data-d-list-item-content=\"\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Wheelchairs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"PSWZZq_Item\" data-d-component=\"list-item\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Content\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Label\" data-d-list-item-content=\"\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Fidget tools, weighted lap pads and wobble cushions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"PSWZZq_Item\" data-d-component=\"list-item\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Content\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Label\" data-d-list-item-content=\"\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">An on-site ASL interpreter<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"PSWZZq_Item\" data-d-component=\"list-item\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Content\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Label\" data-d-list-item-content=\"\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Assistive listening devices in the planetarium and 4D theaters<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"PSWZZq_Item\" data-d-component=\"list-item\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Content\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Label\" data-d-list-item-content=\"\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Open captioning at the 9:45 a.m. planetarium show<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"PSWZZq_Item\" data-d-component=\"list-item\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Content\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Label\" data-d-list-item-content=\"\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Closed-captioning devices and descriptive audio in the 4D theater<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"PSWZZq_Item\" data-d-component=\"list-item\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Content\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Label\" data-d-list-item-content=\"\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Portable magnifiers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Sensory bags are available for rent. Guests can ask museum educators for assistance with accessibility resources.<\/p>\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/scmuseum.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-d-component=\"link\"><span class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\" data-d-inline=\"\" data-d-text-decoration=\"underline-dotted\">scmuseum.org<\/span>&nbsp;<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none -mb-px h-px w-full opacity-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>COLUMBIA, S.C. &mdash; The South Carolina State Museum will host an Accessibility Morning Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 to 11 a.m., offering individuals, families and groups a more disability-friendly museum experience. 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