SILVER ANNIVERSARY HERALDS SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE

SUMMIT FOCUSES ON ARTS, DISABILITIES

Story excerpt:

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

ADA SILVER ANNIVERSARY SUMMIT

HOSTED BY MIAMI-DADE CULTURAL ARTS

On Sept. 24-25, 2015, Miami-Dade Cultural Arts hosted a wonderful event: the ADA Silver Anniversary Summit.

It was two days of break-out sessions and performances regarding arts access for people with disabilities.

Heidi Johnson-Wright was interviewed by our local NPR station.

You can listen to it by clicking on the link for the 6:47 pm newscast:

https://soundcloud.com/wlrn/sets/newscasts-september-25-2015