Posted Tuesday November 19 2013 at 06:25 am
in Cultural Inclusion
Cultural Access New England presents "An Introduction to Audio Description: Making your Cultural Program and Experience Accessible to People who are Blind or Have Low-Vision", December 12, 2013 10:00am - 2:00pm, Wheelock College.
Cultural organizations can use audio description throughout their programs to make the experience more meaningful and engaging to people who are blind, have low vision or experience other barriers to text. This workshop will familiarize participants with various approaches that cultural organizations are using. We will share examples of audio description in live theater, recorded tours and live gallery settings. You will have the opportunity to explore with experienced colleagues how audio description might work for your organization. While you will not leave with all the skills you need to start providing audio description, you will have a list of the resources you will need and a vision for how to proceed.
The meeting will be held at Wheelock College. Details provided when you register. Buy lunch in the cafeteria or you are welcome to bring your own. The registration fee is $10. Register using the form below or visit audiodescription.eventbrite.com.
Posted Sunday November 17 2013 at 8:39 pm
in Cultural Inclusion
Alternatives and Valley CAST have come together to sponsor the One-Act Play Festival on the Mumford and they are encouraging everyone to join them in celebrating actors of all abilities.
Submit your play for inclusion. Deadline: November 29, 2013.
Festival dates: January 10 - 12, 2014.
Full information
Submission form (pdf)
Posted Saturday November 16 2013 at 10:34 pm
in News
"Historic Preservation & Accessible Design"
Dr. David Bonnet, RIBA, FRSA
November 19, 2013 noon - 1:30pm
Massachusetts State House, Nurses Hall, 2nd floor
David Bonnett is a consultant architect with a background in both local authority and private practice. In 1994 David completed his Research Degree (Ph.D) on "Design Effectiveness for People with Severe Disabilities". This, as well as his personal knowledge of disability, has made David a leading figure on the subject. He has worked on a wide range of projects including the Roundhouse in Camden, Tate Britain, Royal Festival Hall, King's Cross Station, Ashmolean Egypt Galleries, Sir John Soanes Museum, Sadler's Wells Dancehouse.
David Bonnett Architects was established in 1994 in response to the demand for his particular experience and skills as Architect-Access Consultant. Following expansion, the practice was reformed as David Bonnett Associates (DBA) in 2001. DBA is now one of the leading access consultancy practices in the UK, working on significant projects and with many of the major architectural practices in the UK and Europe.
- Sponsored by the Bureau of the Statehouse and Institute for Human Centered Design.
- You are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch.
- Assisted listening devices are available.
- Please RSVP to vfletcher@ihcdesign.org the number who will be attending.
