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KIDS KALEIDOSCOPE  .   .   .

Moxi Launches Free Mobile App to Make

Museum More Accessible

Posted on LBN 8/29/18

The Muzzy Family Speed Track on MOXI’s second floor includes a main exhibit called “Build It. Test It. Race It.” where guests can design their own car and race it down a track that collects data about the car’s speed and motion. Photo courtesy MOXI.

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation has launched a new app designed to aid families affected by autism and other sensory processing disorders before, during and after a visit to the interactive science museum. This offers tech solutions to help make museums and other cultural institutions more inclusive. The launch of Access MOXI marks the first time such an app is available for a museum in Southern California and is free to download on iOS and Android devices.

Courtesy of Moxi

Although the app is designed for guests with autism and sensory-processing disorders, it also aids all guests by making them feel welcome, prepared,  comfortable with their visit to MOXI. The app helps individuals with autism plus families plan a sensory-friendly trip to the museum. MOXI’s three floors are filled with a variety of exciting exhibits divided into seven tracks, including focused on light, sound, and speed areas. However, these same elements can be stressful for guests with sensory-processing disorders.

“Accessibility has been and will continue to be a priority for MOXI. We’re happy   to be a part of a pilot test of this unique and impactful way to use technology as a way to better prepare guests for a visit to our interactive museum,” Ron Skinner, director of education at MOXI. “My hope is that this app, along with our other accessibility efforts, will help those of all ages and abilities be more welcome and comfortable in our space.”

social guides cover everything from how to prepare for a visit, to what to expect when arriving, as well as detailed descriptions and video previews of the exhibits. Social guides can also be individualized to the user’s preferences.

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SECRET SCOUTS NEW SERIES

Here’s the plot that will take you through a time-travel adventure :

When best friends Tom, Lisa, Sophie and Jack stumble upon a mysterious sketch that has all the hallmarks of an Old Master, they decide to investigate. Soon they discover an original 15th century codex full of Leonardo da Vinci’s sketches, writings and calculations. From a family of modest means, Jack and Tom see the codex as a fast track to wealth and fame. Sophie and her sister Lisa, however, have other plans. They decode the codex and discover an incredible secret: Leonardo da Vinci’s invention of time travel. Their discovery tests their friendship and presents them with an impossible choice: reveal their secret to the world – and become millionaires – or put da Vinci’s extraordinary ideas to the test, risking their lives for a walk on the wild side. Their journey brings them closer to the great Leonardo da Vinci than anyone ever before. But their quest comes with risks – including death, or worse, being lost in time.

Let me know if you're interested in a digital or physical copy to check out in advance!

Learn more about Secret Scouts and Dennis and Wendel Kind at SecretScouts.comFacebookInstagram, and TwitterSecret Scouts and The Lost Leonardo, part 1 of the new Secret Scouts series will be published in the U.S. on October 23, 2018.

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