How to Make Your Events More Accessible (Resource)

If you want to learn more about how you can make your events more accessible for everyone, please take a look at these resources shared with us by Arts Access Aotearoa here: https://artsaccess.org.nz/accessibility-in-theatre-workshop-independent-artists

Topics covered in this linked resource:

• An introduction to Arts Access Aotearoa, our programmes and support available
• Why accessibility matters
• Increasing accessibility for artists and audiences
• Low and no cost accessibility solutions
• Budgeting and funding
• Marketing and promotion

There is also a video recording of the full workshop that they delivered in conjunction with New Zealand Fringe Festival for performing artists. The recording contains a slideshow presentation, the text and visual content is audio described.

The whānau at Wellington Pride Festival also put together a fantastic resource outlining ways and tools that can help you make your events more accessible here: https://www.wellingtonpridefestival.com/accessible-events

In this guide:

• Accessible event promotion

• Physical access for those with mobility requirements

• Seating at your event

• Hearing and visual accommodations

• Bathrooms

• Children

• Safer COVID-19 practices

• Other things to consider

And if you don’t understand the ‘why’ behind making events more accessible, you can find out why here https://thedlist.co.nz/

The D*List also has a well of resources. Follow their kaupapa on social media, sign up for their newsletter, and stay engaged to learn more.