Why Connects Matters for Blind and Low Vision Visitors, Sign Language users, and 
 

As a retired Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired — and now an accessibility advocate — I’m always asking a simple question:
 

Can a blind visitor experience this space independently?
 

Bloomberg Connects doesn’t solve every accessibility challenge. But when institutions use it well, it can provide:

• Rich audio descriptions

• Context beyond what’s printed on a wall label

• Structured, organized access to content

• The ability to explore from home
   

It gives blind and low vision visitors access to the interpretive layer of a museum — not just the physical space.
 

And that’s significant.
 

For Deaf visitors, captioned videos and transcripts increase access.
For neurodivergent visitors, self-paced exploration reduces stress.
For everyone, it adds depth.