SILVER ANNIVERSARY HERALDS SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE

SUMMIT FOCUSES ON ARTS, DISABILITIES

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Two words stood out as the cornerstone of topics to emphasize: “inclusive” and “seamless.” ADA compliance professional and attorney Heidi Johnson Wright brought to our attention how it is imperative to insure a seamless event experience from the process of obtaining information and tickets, to arrival at the arts venue, easy access into the event and a well trained staff to guide the experience through to a positive conclusion. In order for all these aspects to be truly successful, all disabilities must be taken into account, whether it be wheelchair driven, aiding the blind with braille programming or providing tools for the hard of hearing to enjoy what we all enjoy, inclusively. A swiftly aging population is adding an exceedingly large number of people needing to find spaces accessible. 

Check out this story on Miami-Dade Cultural Arts ADA Silver Anniversary Summit:  

http://www.miamiartzine.com/Features.php?op=Article_Americans+with+Disabilities+Act

HAT'S OFF TO MIAMI-DADE'S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & DISABILITY ACCESS

ADA Silver Anniversary Summit

Ongoing as we speak:

ADA Silver Anniversary Summit Presented by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, Florida Access Coalition for the Arts, and Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County.

Kudos to Michael Spring, Senior Advisor to the Mayor, Department Director, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs for his leadership.

Thank you to John Richard, President and CEO of the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, and his team.

So proud of my wife of three decades, Heidi Johnson-Wright.  She wowed 'em at Arsht CODI panel this morning.  This afternoon, she dazzles the crowd with:

Title III, Title II and You - Understanding Your ADA Obligations How the ADA applies to arts organizations/venues and how to ensure ADA compliance in communications, programming and physical facilities.  Heidi Johnson-Wright, ADA Coordinator, Miami-Dade County.

The program continues tomorrow at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts - 1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL 33132 SCHEDULE:  Friday, September 25, 2015, 8:30 am – 5:15 pm