Reminder: March 1st early bird deadline for Accessibility Workshops

Arts Access, in partnership with the North Carolina Arts Council, is offering arts organizations across the state the opportunity to learn more about accessibility for people with disabilities. Gather with others in the field seeking information and resources for achieving accessibility to share experiences and learn methods that will build a foundation to support access and inclusion in the arts. In collaboration with the United Arts Council of Catawba County and the United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County, the Arts Accessibility and Inclusion workshops are scheduled in Hickory on March 9th and 10th and in Raleigh on March 16th and 17th. Join us for one or both of the workshop dates in the location near you.

Day 1: Introduction to Accessibility

By attending Introduction to Accessibility, you will strengthen your understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act and how its regulations impact your organization. We will identify resources, as well as easy and low-cost solutions that will help your organization become fully accessible and inclusive. Learn strategies for making access an attainable goal for your organization. 

Day 2: Accessibility and Customer Service

Focusing on customer service, participants of the Accessibility and Customer Service workshop will learn best practices for interacting with people of all abilities, people-first language, and skills for developing relationships with people with disabilities in your community. Discover ways to increase community involvement and strengthen your programs by promoting accessible features and inclusive customer services. Ideal for box office staff, ushers and docents.

Implementing access is a team effort, so we encourage multiple staff members from your organization to participate in one or both days of the workshops. 

Workshop Locations:

Registration:

The registration fee for one workshop day is $25 per person. If you choose to attend both workshop days, your total registration fee is $40 per person (valid until March 1st, after that the two day fee is $50). Lunch is included in the registration fee.

To register, download the registration form. If more than one person from your organization is attending, each person must complete a separate registration form. Please mail the completed registration form, along with a check made out to Arts Access, Inc., to:

Arts Access, Inc.
Access Workshops
PO Box 10574
Raleigh, N.C. 27605-0574

For questions about the workshops or accommodations, please contact Catherine Lavenburg at the N.C. Arts Council, catherine.lavenburg@ncdcr.gov or (919) 807-6501.

To learn more about Arts Access, Inc., please visit www.artsaccessinc.org.

This project was supported with funds from the North Carolina Arts Council, an agency of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources.