19 events found.
Past Trainings
A Livestream Call to Action with Jess Thom
Minnesota State Arts Board 400 N Sibley St #200, St Paul, MN, United StatesJess Thom is co-founder of Touretteshero and may or may not lead a secret double life as a superhero. Artist, activist, writer, and performer, she shares her message of inclusivity with audiences around the world. She has had tics since she was a child but wasn’t diagnosed with Tourettes until she was in her 20s. With encouragement...Continue reading A Livestream Call to Action with Jess Thom
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Forming an Accessibility Consortium: Lessons from Chicago
Minnesota Zoo 13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, MNThe two founders of the Chicago Cultural Arts Consortium- Christena Gunther, director of tour operations and guest experience at the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust, and Evan Hatfield, director of audience experience at Steppenwolf Theatre Company - discussed why they established a consortium of arts and culture groups three years ago, what impacts they have made,...Continue reading Forming an Accessibility Consortium: Lessons from Chicago
Leadership Exchange in Arts & Disability (LEAD) Conference Report Back
Minnesota State Arts Board 400 N Sibley St #200, St Paul, MN, United StatesMinnesota Access Alliance hosted a web conference sharing snapshot reports on different topics presented at the 2017 Leadership Exchange in Arts & Disability (LEAD) Conference in Austin, TX. Presentations included summaries, key takeaways, and resources from the following sessions: Internships & Meaningful Employment Programming for Individuals w/ Dementia and Caregivers Utilizing Apps for Autism Engaging...Continue reading Leadership Exchange in Arts & Disability (LEAD) Conference Report Back
Access 101: Where do we begin?
Minnesota History Center 345 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN, United StatesScott Artley, Performing Arts Curator for Patrick’s Cabaret presented the basics on how to make an organization more welcoming to people with disabilities. Scott shared resources to help organizations start discussions and implement changes. Scott Artley
Introduction to Captioning
Minnesota History Center 345 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN, United StatesParticipants had an opportunity to learn about captioning from two prolific service providers in the Twin Cities who shared options for captioning live events and web videos via Open Captioning (seen by everyone on a digital LED unit, projections, supertitles, etc.) or Closed Captioning (seen only by the user on devices such as smartphones). Presenters:...Continue reading Introduction to Captioning
Access Advisory Committees: What Works and What Doesn’t
Join us for a panel discussion about Access Advisory Committees for cultural organizations. It is essential that cultural organizations listen to the disability community and learn from their expertise in order to best serve the community at large - and Access Advisory Committees are a popular way to do that. Hear from cultural administrators who...Continue reading Access Advisory Committees: What Works and What Doesn’t
Introduction to Accessibility and the Arts (East Grand Forks)
East Grand Forks Campbell Library 422 4th St NW, East Grand Forks, MN, United StatesArts Access For All Partners with Minnesota Access Alliance: A shared vision for full inclusion in the Arts Sponsored by Minnesota State Arts Board We are thrilled to offer two educational sessions on disability and the arts this spring in East Grand Forks and Fergus Falls! Join us for an opportunity to learn how...Continue reading Introduction to Accessibility and the Arts (East Grand Forks)
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Building Institutional Buy-in to Accessibility
Rondo Community Library 461 Dale St N, St Paul, MN, United StatesHosted by Interact Center for Visual and Performing Arts with support from the Bell Museum Sponsored by the Minnesota State Arts Board and Minnesota Historical Society. Hear how cultural institutions are tackling Institutional Buy-In throughout their organizations when it comes to disability and access. Learn strategies to make your organization welcome to everyone on every...Continue reading Building Institutional Buy-in to Accessibility
Introduction to Accessibility and the Arts (Fergus Falls)
Registration required. To complete your free registration form, go to: http://www.artsafa.org Arts Access For All Partners with Minnesota Access Alliance: A shared vision for full inclusion in the Arts Sponsored by Minnesota State Arts Board We are thrilled to offer two educational sessions on disability and the arts this spring in East Grand Forks and Fergus...Continue reading Introduction to Accessibility and the Arts (Fergus Falls)
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The State of Arts Access for Persons with Diverse Sensory and Cognitive Abilities
Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThere have been a global wave of sensory friendly, relaxed experiences in cultural arts venues including museums, performing arts, zoos, and even comedy clubs. What is this phenomenon? What is the evidence of impact for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities as well as the general public? What are the new sensory friendly initiatives for the future?...Continue reading The State of Arts Access for Persons with Diverse Sensory and Cognitive Abilities
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Funding Accessibility
Walker Library 2880 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesDiscussed the ways in which organizations fund accessibility projects including grant opportunities tips from cultural administrators and grantmakers, and how to build accessibility into budgets. Presenters who shared strategies and insights are: * Natalie Kennedy-Schuck, program officer & accessibility coordinator, Minnesota State Arts Board * Jon Skaalen, access & grants coordinator, VSA Minnesota * ...Continue reading Funding Accessibility
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Marketing for Accessibility Programs
Rondo Community Library 461 Dale St N, St Paul, MN, United StatesMarketing for Accessibility Programs This free session aims to help arts administrators and organizations think about new ways to create and market their accessibility efforts. We’ll take a closer look at how the Guthrie Theater has worked with disability communities to produce access-friendly marketing materials and what they’ve learned along the way. You’re encouraged to...Continue reading Marketing for Accessibility Programs
Getting Started in Website Accessibility
Walker Library, Bde Maka Ska Meeting Room 2880 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MinnesotaLearn simple steps to get started on making your website/software accessible.
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Snapshot Session: Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability 2019
Great Lakes Aquarium 353 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN 55802, Duluth, MN, USEvery year the John F. Kennedy Center hosts the Leadership Exchange in Arts & Disability (LEAD) Conference. LEAD brings arts and cultural organization staff together to focus on removing barriers to participation and inclusion of people with disabilities throughout our organizations. For everyone who didn't make it to Denver to attend this year, Minnesota Access Alliance...Continue reading Snapshot Session: Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability 2019
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Welcoming All: Accessibility Design for Festival Settings, St. Paul
Bell Museum 2088 Larpenteur Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55113, St. Paul, MN, USCreate a festival environment that actively welcomes, supports, and engages individuals of all abilities! Explore how the elements of accessibility and inclusion can be applied to festival settings through the stages of planning, design, and implementation. This workshop will provide an overview of disability awareness and highlight many of the successful frameworks of accessibility and inclusion....Continue reading Welcoming All: Accessibility Design for Festival Settings, St. Paul
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Welcoming All: Accessibility Design for Festival Settings, St. Cloud
Saint Cloud Great River Regional Library 1300 W St Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN 56301, St. Cloud, MN, USCreate a festival environment that actively welcomes, supports, and engages individuals of all abilities! Explore how the elements of accessibility and inclusion can be applied to festival settings through the stages of planning, design, and implementation. This workshop will provide an overview of disability awareness and highlight many of the successful frameworks of accessibility and inclusion....Continue reading Welcoming All: Accessibility Design for Festival Settings, St. Cloud
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Welcoming All: Accessibility Design for Festival Settings, Saint Peter
Art Center of Saint Peter 315 S Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN 56082, Saint Peter, MN, USCreate a festival environment that actively welcomes, supports, and engages individuals of all abilities! Explore how the elements of accessibility and inclusion can be applied to festival settings through the stages of planning, design, and implementation. This workshop will provide an overview of disability awareness and highlight many of the successful frameworks of accessibility and inclusion....Continue reading Welcoming All: Accessibility Design for Festival Settings, Saint Peter
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Accessible Programs & Services for Visitors who are Blind or Low Vision
Guthrie Theater 818 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesAccessible programs and services for visitors who are blind or have low vision
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American Sign Language (ASL) for Cultural Workers
Minneapolis Institute of Art, Friends Community Room 2400 3rd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404, Minneapolis, MN, US"American Sign Language (ASL) for Cultural Workers" was a fun and interactive workshop led by Regina Daniels, program director and lead American Sign Language instructor in the Carlstrom Interpreter Training Program based at North Central University in Minneapolis. Participants learned about Deaf Culture, ASL signs, and practical tips for welcoming Deaf and hard of hearing...Continue reading American Sign Language (ASL) for Cultural Workers