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South Carolina Arts Commission, ABLE staff urge simple, advertised steps to make arts more accessible
Summary
Panelists from ABLE South Carolina and the South Carolina Arts Commission told arts organizations that small operational changes—accessibility statements, staff training, advertised accommodations, advisory councils and tech options—can expand participation for people with disabilities.
Amanda Noyes, arts learning and accessibility director for the South Carolina Arts Commission, opened a webinar on accessibility in the arts with a call for arts organizations to make participation easier for people with disabilities.
Panelists from ABLE South Carolina described practical, low-cost measures arts venues can use to reduce barriers to concerts, exhibits, classes and museum visits, and stressed the importance of publicizing those changes so people with disabilities know they are welcome.
"If you are an arts organization in South Carolina and you're not sure where to begin or feel you need additional support or assistance in your accessibility work, please feel free to contact me," Noyes said, introducing a conversation with ABLE staff about common challenges and fixes.
Laquanda Clark, director of Independent Services at ABLE South Carolina, described problems Deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons face when exhibit descriptions or labels are not…
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