Author: Brugg Bawdenm, Allison

Publication Year: 2000

Media Type: Periodical (article)

Summary:

This issue paper focuses on three major ways people generally experience culture: through personal attendance, traditional media, and new media, as well as five barriers to participation: lack of adequate funding, disability, geographic remoteness, inadequate literacy, and some of the policies that shape access to the Internet and other media.

Abstract:

This issue paper focuses on three major ways people generally experience culture: through personal attendance, traditional media, and new media, as well as five barriers to participation: lack of adequate funding, disability, geographic remoteness, inadequate literacy, and some of the policies that shape access to the Internet and other media. The paper discusses current policies and programs that lower barriers to access and then recommends that the federal government make further efforts to lower barriers to access through direct investment, enforcing current regulations, and encouraging an open cultural infrastructure. [Introduction]

Arts & Intersections:

Categories: Technology and Innovation, Participation, Funding, Community Development, Accessibility