{"id":9506,"date":"2022-01-14T17:27:03","date_gmt":"2022-01-14T22:27:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/demosite2.asurtec.com\/?page_id=9506"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:10:38","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T16:10:38","slug":"enabling-change-accessibility-for-the-performing-arts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oc.ca\/en\/enabling-change-accessibility-for-the-performing-arts\/","title":{"rendered":"EnAbling Change"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Accessibility for the Performing Arts<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oc.ca\/enabling-change-accessibility-for-the-performing-arts\/#register\"><strong><button class=\"blue-button-medium\">Register now!<\/button><\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"general\">General Information<\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Webinar Dates (Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30pm ET): <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">February 8 &amp; 22, March 8 &amp; 29, April 19 and May 3, 2022.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Coffee chats follow each webinar on Fridays, 10:30-11:30am ET.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cost:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Free<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Platform:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Zoom meetings<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Interpretation options: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">French-English simultaneous interpretation, ASL, LSQ, audio description (for the March 29 session) and closed captioning in English. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"description\">Description<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">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\u2019s legal obligations under Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA)? <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Orchestras Canada &#8211; in collaboration with Ontario Presents and R\u00e9seau Ontario, and in consultation with disability arts consultant Rachel Marks \u2013 is presenting six expert-led webinars titled <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">EnAbling Change: Accessibility for the Performing Arts<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Topics will include: An introduction to<span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW74856778\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRest CommentHighlightRest BCX0 SCXW74856778\">disability justice and<\/span> accessibility legislation (specifically, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act); marketing; venues; programming (for performers, workers AND audiences); and community collaboration and partnerships.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Webinar Topics:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">February 8 &amp; 11: Why Accessibility? An Introduction to the AODA and Disability Justice<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> (<em>Now complete<\/em>)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this introductory session, we\u2019ll walk through the accessibility standards and requirements set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) &#8212; often considered the \u201cgold standard\u201d in Canadian accessibility legislation. Furthermore, you\u2019ll learn about a Disability Justice framework for understanding accessibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/orchestrascanada.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/OrchestrasCanada\/EaowWwDY1rZOmS0l_OHHFswBrl3GvRvAEK0hu5irhWW--Q?e=CeaQxb\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">Read speaker biographies<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Webinar Recording:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/82J8RGDHH_M\">English<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/_q89xSfQnwc\">French<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">February 22 &amp; 25: Marketing and Accessibility<\/span><\/b><em> (Now complete)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Marketing is essential to getting the word out about what we do, but are our messages accessible to all? This week\u2019s sessions will touch on important considerations and best practices for accessible marketing in the performing arts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/orchestrascanada.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/OrchestrasCanada\/EUsHJIOXVZZFuNm0UsfZDFwBjJkaoCb68vhW3YsT4DwHOw?e=41Jtuu\">Read speaker biography<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Webinar Recording:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/l-VTDoWFTkI\">English<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Kd7AGuoW68Q\">French<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">March 8 &amp; 11: Venue Accessibility and Venue Guides<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> (<em>Now complete<\/em>)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">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.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/orchestrascanada.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/OrchestrasCanada\/EV9svMQ0putDrsG7GQnQIDQBbwX05Yow6caUFUmRhfrL_w?e=bO7h2u\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">Read speaker biographies<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Webinar Recording:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/EMqWa_vbOZQ\">English<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lub7DOhM5PE\">French<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">March 29 &amp; April 1: Programming (Part 1) &#8211; d\/Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Blind or Partially Sighted Accessibility<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> (<em>Now complete<\/em>)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This amazing panel of speakers will present on ways to make your programming accessible for d\/Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Blind or Partially Sighted communities. You won\u2019t want to miss it!<\/span><strong> (Audio description available at this session)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/orchestrascanada.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/OrchestrasCanada\/EcBlCVV8lGBHnyCkUnFc7dMBDmQFtuOZEL3yYzECxAaNkQ?e=7dN0gt\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">Read speaker biographies<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Webinar Recording:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/4F66qt_8Ug4\">English<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/0pnFES8IfHM\">French<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">April 19 &amp; 22: Disability Justice &amp; Programming (Part 2) \u2013 Mobility Accessibility and People Management\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the first portion of this session, we will revisit a Disability Justice framework for understanding accessibility. 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