Mazza Museum Enhanced for Color Blind
Kiwanis Club Enhances Mazza Museum Experience for Color Blind Visitors
The University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum has expanded its accessibility accommodations with EnChroma glasses for color blind individuals, thanks to a generous gift from the Kiwanis Club of Findlay.
The Kiwanis Club donated four pairs of Enchroma glasses – three for children and one for adults – to the Mazza Museum on Wednesday, Feb. 19. This marks the club’s first donation to the Mazza Museum, though many Kiwanis members already support the museum as docents, donors, and volunteers.
The Kiwanis Club began providing EnChroma glasses to Hancock County schools in 2022. When they approached the museum about donating glasses, it aligned perfectly with the museum’s accessibility goals.
Color blindness, or color vision deficiency, makes it challenging to distinguish between certain colors like yellow and orange or green and brown. It affects approximately one in 12 men and one in 200 women. EnChroma lenses selectively filter light to enhance color contrast, especially for red-green color blindness. Their glasses can cost as much as $400 per pair.
“We’re grateful to the Kiwanis for their generosity in making this happen,” said Ben Sapp, director of the Mazza Museum. “The hope is that through the use of these glasses, the artwork can be viewed the way the artist intended, and by all people.”
Two docents with color blindness have already tried the glasses, with the museum eagerly awaiting the first visitor to experience them.
Sapp added they are consistently working to make the museum more accessible and inclusive for everyone. Current accommodations include:
- Special visits with lowered lights and minimal noise for individuals with autism
- Picture books and activities to support those with dementia
- Tactile kits that reflect the artwork on display for visitors with special needs
Those interested in scheduling a visit or learning more about Mazza’s accessibility accommodations can explore the Mazza Museum website.
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