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AGENDA
I want to attend, perform at and be a part of events around the city
People with Disabilities are Performers, Patrons and Passerbys
1 of 4
Americans have some form of Disability / Neurodivergence
1 in 5
Cancel a performance once arriving due to inaccessibility
70%
Do not disclose their disability due to fear of discrimination.
Include Me in Your Events!
Venues and Spaces want to be Inclusive
We want to!
But have yet to find low-hanging low/no-cost ways to do so, or are wary of being stuck in legal red tape
ACCESS IS LOVE
“I’ve been asked to do disability and access trainings by well-meaning organizations that want the checklists, the ten things they can do to make things accessible. I know that if they do those things, without changing their internal worlds that see disabled people as sad and stupid, or refuse to see those of us already in their lives, they can have all the ASL and ramps in the world, and we won’t come where we’re not loved, needed, and understood as leaders, not just people they must begrudgingly provide services for. [...] When access is centralized at the beginning dream of every action or event, that is radical love.”
– Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha, Care Work
Congratulations!
Participating in this workshop, which centers disabled music professionals, is a MAJOR ACTION you’ve taken to make your venue and events inclusive and accessible.
Let’s share our wins!
What things are you already doing to ensure disabled people are included in your venues and spaces?
WHAT RAMPD IS
RAMPD connects the industry to a global network of peer-vetted industry professionals with disabilities and works in community with venues and events to create a better culture of inclusion and belonging.
WHAT RAMPD IS NOT
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Notable and National Music Partners
Already We've Connected...
“[Disability culture] is not simply the shared experience of oppression, […] but also our emerging art and humor, our piecing together of our history, our evolving language and symbols, our remarkably unified worldview, beliefs and values, and our strategies for surviving and thriving.”
-Carol Gill
We’re here to celebrate Disability Culture with you!
CENTER DISABLED GROUPS
Disabled folks know how to make access happen...
even when there isn’t a ton of money or support
Get to Know Your local Center for Independent Living
CIL Directory on ILRU.org
Connect with local disabled-run organizations & leaders
Colleges, The Arc, & More
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RAMPD, Disability Visibility, & Open Future Learning
“ From my experience as a person who uses a wheelchair working in venues in Los Angeles, I found it extremely helpful to hire staff with disabilities. Hiring staff with disabilities can be such a mutually rewarding opportunity especially when it comes to hospitality. You can create an environment where artists and attendees not only feel comfortable with expressing accommodation needs, the venue can already have better insight on how to fully provide those needs and even enhance them the minute requests are made.”
SABEERAH’S STORY
1. Train staff including lead to be ready to assist and/or answer questions on venue accessibility.
2. If the door doesn’t automatically open, have someone there or at least ready and able to help.
3. Have easy access seating.
4. Have a clear path to the rest room. Avoid cluttering turning spaces with boxes, cans, etc.
5. Ways / Areas to chill out if overwhelmed.
6. Check in and ask: Nobody knows what’s better than the person.
DISABILITY HOSPITALITY
Ramps are always helpful but there are options if necessary.
Ramp Alternatives:
Have a platform
Have a clear the view
Again, hospitality matters.
Ask what is helpful or ask for an INCLUSION RIDER.
Have someone who will help with set up as needed.
FOR DISABLED ARTISTS AND PERFORMERS
Barriers are broken down by relationships.
Together we make perfect possible.
Everything doesn’t have to be perfect to ensure the perfect night.
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