At this workshop, learn specific techniques for making your organizations and spaces accessible for those on the autism spectrum as well as for individuals with developmental disabilities, sensory processing disorder, post-traumatic stress, even Alzheimer’s and early memory loss. From creating a welcoming and inclusive staff culture, to sharing event production modification tips, to looking at your space through the lens of someone who may be easily overwhelmed, this workshop will teach you easy fundamental concepts that you can implement immediately. Through this interactive workshop and panel discussion, local and national practitioners will share best practices with visitor-based organizations, event producers, presenters, and teaching artists, equipping you with the tools you need to invite these often-excluded populations to your organizations and spaces.

Agenda:

9:00 a.m. Presentation begins

10:30 a.m. Q&A

11:00 a.m. Event ends

Art of Access lead organizer and presenter:

Lisa Rigsby Peterson, Lone Tree Arts Center

National speaker:

Kevin Spencer, International Arts and Disability Educator (www.kevinspencerlive.com) Kevin is a subject matter expert and Fulbright Specialist on arts integration for the U.S. Department of State, a research consultant for the Occupational Therapy Department and Arts in Medicine Program at the University of Alabama Birmingham, and an Approved Provider of Continuing Education for the American Occupational Therapy Association. Spencer teaches and presents about the intersection of arts and disability across the globe.