Symposium: Theatre and Accessibility in a Digital World

August 9, 2019 by DABC

A 2-DAY SYMPOSIUM
OCTOBER 21-22, 2019
BMO THEATRE CENTRE, VANCOUVER, BC

Hosted by The Arts Club Theatre Company and Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival, the symposium will explore the question, “How can we use digital technology to provide access for theatre patrons, artists and community members living with disabilities who currently encounter barriers to the traditional theatre experience?”

Community members, artists, administrators, and educators (both local and from across the country) are invited to come together and share ideas, challenges, and successes about the use of digital strategies to increase inclusivity in theatre environments. Attending the symposium is free of charge, however registration is required.

For more info and to register, please visit the website: https://www.theatresymposium.com/

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Disability Alliance BC offers the following ways to access our services: over the phone, virtually, or in-person at our office located in downtown Vancouver. As the demand for our services is very high, we do not take walk-in appointments.

Since 1977, Disability Alliance BC has been a provincial, cross-disability voice in British Columbia. Our mission is to promote a more inclusive and equitable society for people with all disabilities through direct services, community partnerships, systemic advocacy, research, and publications.

We acknowledge and have deep gratitude to work together on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Selíl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations of the Coast Salish people. We honour the many territorial keepers of the lands.

DABC is a proud member of the Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD)and BC Poverty Reduction Coalition.

DABC is proud to be certified as a Living Wage Employer by Living Wage for Families BC! We are glad to be able to support our staff to feel valued in their roles and provide them with the opportunity to thrive in their communities.