Seattle Cultural Accessibility Consortium

We're thrilled to feature Frankie Wolf, Founder of Accessibility Buddy and Expert at W3C, at Jump Into Accessibility: A Deep Dive Day! With expertise honed at W3C and Accessibility Buddy, Frankie brings a wealth of knowledge on standards and real-world applications to help organizations identify strengths and pinpoint areas for growth. Don’t miss this valuable session to gain practical tools for creating more accessible and inclusive spaces >> https://lnkd.in/gz8Qsj8R

Share your accessible events with Encore+'s Accessibility Guides and Accessible Event pages! The evergreen guides help audiences easily find events that will accommodate their needs, while the Accessible Events page provides monthly roundup of events in the Seattle area. 

Seattle Childen's Theater is celebrating its 50th anniversary season with new accessibility initiatives! From a newly remodeled space and sensory-friendly shows to ASL interpretation and Pay-What-You-Choose tickets, SCT is ensuring every child can experience the magic of theater, regardless of needs or financial barriers.   #Accessibility #Inclusivity #TheaterForAll #ArtsAndCulture

Cecelia Black, Seattle Transit Organizer at Disability Mobility Initiative with Disability Rights Washington, will be joining us for Jump Into Accessibility: A Deep Dive Day! Cecelia will be sharing her insights at the session Overcoming Transportation Barriers, diving into the realities and challenges of accessible transit and how we can work together to make transportation more inclusive for all. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Cecelia’s expertise and passion for accessible transportation >> https://lnkd.in/gz8Qsj8R

Thank you to PROVAIL for sponsoring Jump Into Accessibility: A Deep Dive Day! We’re grateful for their partnership in advancing accessibility and inclusion in our community. At PROVAIL, the mission is to empower people with disabilities to reach their personal goals through customized, lifelong support. Serving King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties, PROVAIL focuses on mobility & communication, employment services, and home & lifestyle—helping individuals build a future of choice, opportunity, and belonging. Thank you, PROVAIL, for your commitment to a more inclusive Washington! Join us for Deep Dive Day by registering at https://lnkd.in/gz8Qsj8R.

We're excited to welcome Carrie Griffin Basas as keynote speaker for Jump into Accessibility: A Deep Dive Day! Carrie is a renowned disability rights advocate, educator, and former director of the Washington State Office of Equity, with a career focused on advancing social justice and inclusion. She brings deep expertise in accessibility, policy, and community-building, inspiring real change across organizations and public spaces. Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and champion inclusivity! Register now to save your spot > https://lnkd.in/gz8Qsj8R

“Everything we do has an impact on accessibility for people with disabilities...People can bring their authentic selves when we intentionally consider all the ways we can impact accessibility.” Read more about Sean's perspective on our blog and then hear from him at Jump Into Accessibility: A Deep Dive Day! https://lnkd.in/gSVV27Uz

Calling all accessibility advocates! Tickets are now on sale for Jump Into Accessibility: A Deep Dive Day! Our second annual mini-conference will take place November 19 at the Woodland Park Zoo, focusing on building an accessibility plan for your organization. Register today at https://lnkd.in/gz8Qsj8R - space is limited!

Join the National Endowment for the Arts next Monday, September 30th for a listening session! NEA is seeking input on what artists and other cultural workers with disabilities need to create, learn, and perform in a safe, healthy, and productive environment through access accommodations, adjusted work schedules, adaptive equipment, accessible spaces, and other types of accommodations.

Join us on September 26 at 2:00 as we recap the Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability conference! Hear from a panel of local attendees about putting lessons into practice, and then share your takeaways while networking with colleagues! For more information and to register for this virtual event visit seattlecac.org.