LEAD Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability 2015 Conference and Training - Conference: August 5-7, 2015

LEAD Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability 2015 Conference and Training - Washington, DC Area
Capacity Building Workshops: August 2 & 3, 2015
Pre-Conference Workshops: August 3 & 4, 2015
Conference: August 5-7, 2015

The LEAD® conference continues to be the one place where leaders and newcomers in the field of access to the cultural arts for individuals with disabilities and older adults can meet and mingle with peers, learn about the latest technological advances, get the straight talk on legal issues, and contribute to the collective knowledge base of how to reach and engage audiences, patrons, and visitors of all ages and abilities.

Basic to Advanced: No matter what level of experience you have, there's always something to learn. The building blocks will give newcomers the tools and information they need to develop a successful accessibility program while the discussion groups and advanced track address accessibility for the most experienced.
• Facilities to Programs: Sessions and discussions will cover all aspects of accessibility from the built environment to programs and communication.
• Legal Obligations & Customer Service: Learn about relevant laws and regulations and explore accessibility from the customer service and business case perspectives.
• Networking: Engage in conversations with colleagues who are enthusiastic about accessibility and eager to share their insights and learn from others.

Please join us to continue the dynamic dialogue to share exciting ideas and explore new and innovative ways to welcome everyone through the doors of our organizations.

Who Attends?
Whether your organization is big or small, your programming is indoors or outside, or if you come from a performing arts center, art gallery, zoo, museum, theater, or park, the networking and information offered at LEAD® can help you improve accessibility for all of your patrons and visitors.

LEAD® provides professional development for:

• Accessibility Managers and Coordinators
• Box Office and House Managers
• Outreach and Education Coordinators
• Patrons and Visitor Services Managers
• Facilities and Operations Managers
• Exhibition Designers
• State and Local Government ADA/504 Coordinators
• Marketing and Audience Development Directors
• State Arts Commission/Council Accessibility Coordinators

Please Note: The LEAD® conference does not address professional development for artists with disabilities or arts education. For resources for artists with disabilities, please visit the VSA Programs page. For information on arts in education for people with disabilities, please visit the Intersections Conference page.

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