Venue Accessibility and Venue Guides
Have you always wanted to make your performances and operations more accessible, but are not sure where to start? Or maybe you have already started, but looking to expand your knowledge on the subject? Are you interested in expanding the palette of artistic offerings that you bring to your community? Do you want to learn more about your organization’s legal obligations under Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA)?
Orchestras Canada – in collaboration with Ontario Presents and Réseau Ontario, and in consultation with disability arts consultant Rachel Marks – is presenting six expert-led webinars titled EnAbling Change: Accessibility for the Performing Arts. Topics will include: An introduction to disability justice and accessibility legislation (specifically, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act); marketing; venues; programming (for performers, workers AND audiences); and community collaboration and partnerships.
March 8 & 11, 2022: Venue Accessibility and Venue Guides (Now complete)
Whether you own your venue or rent it, there are ways to ensure your space is more accessible. Hear from experts on how to assess, communicate, and put venue accessibility into practice.
Speakers:
Alex Glass – ArtsBuild Ontario
Rachel Marks – Relaxed Performance Consultant and Disability Advocate
Resources:
Venue Accessibility (Alex Glass)
The National Ballet of Canada Relaxed Performance
Toronto Symphony Orchestra Relaxed Performances
Funding provided by:
