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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 (watch for new date in 2019!)
Rondo Community Library 461 Dale St N, St Paul, MN, United StatesThis session aims to help cultural administrators learn how to fund accessibility efforts at their organization. From exploring grant opportunities to helping your fundraiser leverage accessibility to solicit funds, we’ll explore a variety of ways to acquire and devote financial resources to accessibility. VSA Minnesota will discuss its ADA Access Improvement Grants. Additional strategies and...Continue reading Funding Accessibility (watch for new date in 2019!)
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Board Nominations Deadline
MN Access Alliance is Seeking new Board Members! Deadline for nominations is January 15. You may nominate yourself, a colleague, or friend for this unpaid volunteer position. Learn more and get the nomination form at the Board Nominations Page
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
An Introduction to Accessibility on Social Media: Duluth, MN
Great Lakes Aquarium, Discovery Center 353 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN 55802, Duluth, MN, USAccess matters. About this Event Social media is a key part of life bringing people together in culture, life events, and information sharing. We can take small steps to ensure everyone can access postings in both our personal and professional worlds. This session will give you hands on experience in creating accessible posts across Facebook,...Continue reading An Introduction to Accessibility on Social Media: Duluth, MN
An Introduction to Accessibility on Social Media: St. Paul, MN
Bell Museum, The Nucleus 2088 Larpenteur Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55113, St. Paul, MN, USAccess matters. About this Event Social media is a key part of life bringing people together in culture, life events, and information sharing. We can take small steps to ensure everyone can access postings in both our personal and professional worlds. This session will give you hands on experience in creating accessible posts across Facebook,...Continue reading An Introduction to Accessibility on Social Media: St. Paul, MN
Minnesota Access Alliance Informational Meeting
Informational meeting about the Minnesota Access Alliance Minnesota Access Alliance is looking for new members! The Minnesota Access Alliance (MNAA) is a group of accessibility advocates and professionals who have for several years offered programming on accessibility topics as well as provided access and professional development resources and an accessible arts and culture events calendar....Continue reading Minnesota Access Alliance Informational Meeting
MNAA Access Hour
Informal virtual drop-in gathering for anyone interested in expanding arts and culture access in MinnesotaDo you manage accessibility initiatives in an organization? Are you an artist or audience member with disabilities? Do you support people with disabilities in creative work and cultural participation? Join the Minnesota Access Alliance and others committed to raising the bar...Continue reading MNAA Access Hour
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September MNAA Access Hour
Are you curious about the LEAD Conference (Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability) and highlights from this year? Join Minnesota Access Alliance for our next virtual gathering. We'll hear from folks who attended LEAD in August as they share back actionable learnings and resources. There will also be time for open discussion and questions. Access Hours are drop-in, informal spaces for anyone invested in expanding arts and culture access for people...Continue reading September MNAA Access Hour