14:58:08	 From  Amber Flippen : Yes! It looks like they are back now
14:58:09	 From  Renee : Nevermind, it's back
14:58:14	 From  Renee : Thanks! :)
14:58:19	 From  Amber Flippen : No problem! (:
14:58:21	 From  Renee : I'm still not hearing anything though...is anyone else?
14:58:50	 From  Amber Flippen : Still nothing for me either.
14:59:18	 From  Simone Needles (Interact)   to   Guthrie Theater(Privately) : I am seeing the test captioning start to come through on streamtext.
15:00:29	 From  Renee   to   Guthrie Theater(Privately) : Hi Guthrie Theater, are we supposed to have any audio right now? I am not hearing anything.
15:01:19	 From  Simone Needles (Interact) : A reminder folks that captioning for this webinar can be accessed through this link: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=AccessAlliance
15:02:13	 From  Simone Needles (Interact)   to   Guthrie Theater(Privately) : I am hearing some kind of audio
15:02:22	 From  Renee : I'm hearing something
15:02:27	 From  Guthrie Theater   to   Simone Needles (Interact)(Privately) : great
15:02:44	 From  Renee : I think it's working now, I heard someone say "There's an outlet along the wall"
15:04:03	 From  Renee : Thank you Guthrie for making this presentation available and accessible via webinar! 
15:07:45	 From  Renee : Is there an official hashtag for this event online?
15:09:01	 From  Simone Needles (Interact) : The hashtag we're using to encourage people to take advantage of the webinar option is #MNAAWatchParty
15:09:12	 From  Renee : TY!
15:21:21	 From  Renee : Can someone describe those?
15:21:25	 From  Renee : we can't really see it that well
15:22:13	 From  Renee : Thank you!!
15:28:20	 From  Simone Needles (Interact) : Thank you for moving those closer to view.
15:29:58	 From  Renee : Yes, it makes a huge difference--accessibility in action! Thank you!
15:56:36	 From  Renee : 3D printing is free at your local public libraries, specifically Dakota County Library :)
15:56:56	 From  Renee : says the Accessibility Chair/Youth Services Manager at Dakota County Library ;)
15:57:50	 From  Simone Needles (Interact) : Thanks for the resource, Renee!
15:58:52	 From  Renee : https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/libraries/Using/iLab/Pages/ilab-locations.aspx
16:00:14	 From  Renee : That's an amazing idea! Does anyone have recommendations for staff training for storytellers on audio description?
16:03:28	 From  Hunter Gullickson : Certainly resources available.  I think the important thing is that it's about connecting with the community - you get training out of it and build strong connections.
16:04:51	 From  Renee : Great message, thank you
16:07:18	 From  Renee : How do u reach out and find users to come to these focus groups? Any recommendations as to how to build these connections with the community?
16:10:05	 From  Simone Needles (Interact) : I've had it recommended to start with reaching out to folks that have requested accomodations for your organization in the past. From there you can network within the community to see who else may be interested. Be sure to recognize the value in their feedback by reimbursing in an appropriate way. 
16:11:15	 From  Renee : Thank you, Hunter, for sharing that!
16:14:56	 From  Simone Needles (Interact) : Be My Eyes- https://www.bemyeyes.com/
AIRA- https://aira.io/

16:27:44	 From  Hunter Gullickson : Sorry - lost the previous connection.  I'll gather question if anyone has some for the panel.
16:31:36	 From  Renee : Our organization works with outside/special contracted vendors, including storytellers and musicians and other artists, all of whom have varying (often limited) capabilities and awareness in serving people who are blind or have low vision. What recommendations do you have for us in advocating for accessible best practices in their performances and in their works? What should we tell them is our expectation in presenting at our organization?
16:37:45	 From  Simone Needles (Interact) : I appreciate the recognition that accessibility in this realm goes so much farther than merely the description of the performance to descriptions for navigating the space and transportation. 
16:39:01	 From  Renee : absolutely!
16:54:28	 From  Simone Needles (Interact) : Can someone speak more on low-vision accessibility in a museum setting and strategies for making paintings and drawing accessible? Particularly in cases where the work may be abstracted and more difficult to describe.
17:00:55	 From  Amy Zafinandro : Thank you so much!
17:01:00	 From  Renee : Thank you panelists! Thank you Guthrie!