In early 1985 the Nutrition and Dietetic and Health Promotion Departments of Lancaster Health Authority produced a District Food and Health Policy. This was accepted as a policy…
Abstract
In early 1985 the Nutrition and Dietetic and Health Promotion Departments of Lancaster Health Authority produced a District Food and Health Policy. This was accepted as a policy document for implementation by the Health Authority 12 months later and has been in operation since.
Using the “Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus: Our Heritage” exhibition as a case study, the purpose of this paper is to look at how heritage exhibitions can be used to address social…
Abstract
Purpose
Using the “Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus: Our Heritage” exhibition as a case study, the purpose of this paper is to look at how heritage exhibitions can be used to address social isolation and also serve as a way to give an identity to a community with a disability.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper reviews the process of creating the exhibition, some of its most significant elements and its impact.
Findings
A heritage exhibition can be an effective way to address social isolation and inclusion.
Originality/value
This was a unique exhibition with considerable impact on members of the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus community and with the potential to have a broader value in promoting change in attitudes towards disability.