Description
Today’s discussions around diversity, equity and inclusion frequently leave out disability. We believe that the arts and education community is ready for a discussion on the intersectionality of disability with other marginalized communities and that educators who include disability in their diversity, equity and inclusion goals are critical to improving opportunities for students with disabilities. How will we as a community dismantle ableism and learn to avoid euphemisms while honoring differentiation? During this conversation, participants discuss the following questions that can help make organizations and arts classrooms more reflective of the diversity in our communities and more welcoming to students with disabilities: Where does access for people with disabilities live in your work? How can we better include the voices of disabled Black and people of color in our work? Can we dismantle racism and ableism in our organizations and classrooms? We believe that people with disabilities and of all ages can learn through, participate in and engage with arts, and we believe that you should, too.
Presenters
Betsy Ludwig, Executive Director, Arts Access
Betty Siegel, Director, Office of Accessibility and VSA, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
LaMondre Pough, Board Member, ARTS Access South Carolina
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