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Emily Elsworth
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UK Based Museum Access Consultant,
Public Speaker,
Autism Trainer,
Rep for GEM Yorkshire and Humberside,
Steering Group for Yorkshire Accessible Museums Network,
Actually Autistic,
Passionate about accessibility.

She/Her
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emilyautism.bsky.social
I love these gallery maps at Leeds City Museum.

They are great for preparing you for what to expect and explains any access resources.

Previous maps even included content and trigger warnings for specific areas.

Such a simple way to embed accessibility into exhibitions.

#Museums #Access 🏛🎓
Photo of a gallery maps for Miffy on a yellow background. The map shows the areas of the gallery including Dick Bruna, miffy in the tent, miffy goes to stay, miffy at school and miffy and friends. Text next to the map reads, 'Gallery map, Please use this map to help you access the exhibition. This map labels what you can expect to see. Seating is available and additional portable stools can be found outside the entrance to use in the exhibition space. Sometimes thtis gallery will be loud as we encourage both children and adults to interact in this space. Please ask a member of staff if you would like to borrow ear defenders. We have large print exhibition text available and also have a magnifying glasses available to help read labels, again please ask a member of staff.'
August 7, 2025 at 3:38 PM
emilyautism.bsky.social
Hello everyone, it has been a while so thought I would reintroduce myself!

I'm Emily, an access consultant supporting museums to increase accessibility for neurodivergent visitors and staff delivered from the lived experience perspective.

#Neurodivergence #Museums 🏛🎓
Photo of Emily, a white woman with shoulder length brown hair and glasses. She is wearing a white top with a strawberry pattern, sat on a blue chair with a white wall behind her.
July 30, 2025 at 8:34 AM
emilyautism.bsky.social
It was an honour today to attend and speak at @museumsassociation.org 'All Inclusive: Championing Accessible Museums'.

Thank you to everyone who came along and to everyone who shared so openly both speakers and attendees!

#AllInclusive #Museums #Accessibility 🎓🏛
A photo of Emily, a white woman with shoulder length brown hair and glasses. She is wearing a pink dress with a white and yellow pattern. Behind her is a white wardrobe with purple boxes and two purple cat ornaments on top.
May 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
emilyautism.bsky.social
It's #NationalPetDay so here is my cat, Tilly.

She likes to 'help' me when I'm working and loves to introduce herself in an online meeting!
Photo of Tilly, a white and black cat, laid on her side on a carpet. She has her front paws curled up.
April 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
emilyautism.bsky.social
Tilly representing how I feel right now after dealing with really bad fatigue all day!
Photo of Tilly, a white and black cat curled up asleep on a blue chair. The sun is shining on her.
January 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
emilyautism.bsky.social
Someone is keeping me company whilst I work today!

She has finally finished attacking the Christmas tree so hopefully I can focus now.
Photo of Tilly, a white and black cat, who is looking upwards and sat on a blue sofa. Behind her is a Christmas Tree.
December 16, 2024 at 9:38 AM
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When I'm not working I enjoy visiting museums, heritage sites and theatres.

I also enjoy spending time with my cat Tilly, who this year has discovered a love for online conferences!
A photo of Tilly, a white and black cat, curled up on a blue sofa. She has her eyes closed.
December 10, 2024 at 10:32 AM
emilyautism.bsky.social
Fab trip to Harewood House yesterday for their Christmas event, 'Mischief at the Mansion'. The house looked stunning!

We visited at a time when it would be quieter which also made for a more accessible experience!

#Heritage #Events
A Christmas Tree that is made up of lots of different books stacked to look like a Christmas tree. Behind are shelves of books. Two Christmas trees decorated with pastel pink decorations. Some of the decorations are made to look like donuts.
November 27, 2024 at 10:11 AM
emilyautism.bsky.social
Loved seeing this example of embedding accessibility into a gallery at Hat Works last month. Access tools that are readily available without asking as well as having multiple ways to engage helps to increase accessibility.

#Museums #Access
A desk at the entrance to a gallery with a sign above it reading, In this space there are things to: See, Touch, Discover, Wear, Hear, Imagine, Make, Become, Create. The desk has overlays, clipboards, pencils, binoculars and magnifying glasses on it.
November 18, 2024 at 12:55 PM
emilyautism.bsky.social
Today marks 4 years since I received my Autism diagnosis.

From the Zoom link being sent late to the format of the assessment changing during the session it wasn't an accessible process.

Receiving this diagnosis made my whole life make sense. Being autistic is something I'm really proud of.
Photo of Emily, a white woman with short brown hair and purple glasses. She is smiling at the camera and wearing a red t-shirt with white daisies on it. Behind her is a stone wall.
November 16, 2024 at 1:32 PM