[Artbeyondsightmuseums] FREE Workshop - Demystifying Access: Creative solutions for navigating accessibility requirements

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Upcoming FREE Workshop in New York

Demystifying Access: Creative solutions for navigating accessibility requirements

Learn how to make your arts program accessible to all through Policy, Practice and Partnerships!  Arts and cultural organizations are welcome to attend a FREE pre-conference session at the Association of Performing Arts Presenters conference on Friday, January 6, from 1:00 - 3:00pm.  This pre-conference session is open to the public - no conference registration required!   Please join a dynamic group of experts for an interactive discussion on how to build a diverse audience by making your programs and facilities accessible to all through effective policies, practices and community partnerships.
Speakers:
Sharon Jensen, Executive Director, Alliance for Inclusion in the Arts
Alice Sheppard, Dancer and Disability Advocate
Joel Snyder, President, Audio Description Associates
John McEwen, Executive Director, New Jersey Theatre Alliance
Beth Bienvenu, Director, Office of Accessibility, National Endowment for the Arts
When: Friday, January 6, 2012, 1:00 - 3:00pm
Where: Hilton New York, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, in the Concourse G room
Sign language interpretation will be provided. For other accommodation requests, please contact Katy Lyles Levy at levyk at arts.gov<mailto:levyk at arts.gov> or 202-682-5733 by Tuesday, December 27.




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