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KENTUCKY ARTS COUNCIL
ACCESSIBILITY WORKSHOPS
In Partnership with The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts

A Legal Look at Accessibility
Wednesday, April 2, 2008, 1:00 - 4:00 PM (EDT), Louisville, KY

Attorneys will discuss case studies and answer your questions related to ADA with the goal of making your  facility  and  programs  accessible. The Kentucky Arts Council has a commitment to accessible arts and provides this training for your staff, board and volunteers to assist your organization in meeting that expectation. Participating in this workshop will make it possible for you to indicate training received on your application(s) to the Kentucky Arts Council.

This workshop is for Arts and Cultural Organizations. It will help you understand your organization’s legal obligation and give you valuable information and resources.

Presenters are R. Douglas Burchett and Pamela J. Ledford of Blackburn Hundley & Domene, PLLC, and Martha M. Newman, Director of Access Services, The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts.

Fee: Free but pre-registration is required. Registration deadline is Wednesday March 26th.

Register online at http://artscouncil.ky.gov/forms/AccessReg_040208.htm Or by calling Joanna Hay at (502) 564-3757 or 888- 833-2787 ext. 477 or Joanna.Hay@ky.gov

Location:
Mary Anderson Room
The Kentucky Center for The Performing Arts
Louisville

For directions: http://www.kentuckycenter.org/visitors/directions.asp
Parking is available at the Kentucky Center garage for a fee.


Making Art Accessible to People with Disabilities: Over One Million Potential Customers in Kentucky!
Tuesday, April 22, 2008, 4:00 -7:00 PM (EDT), Frankfort, KY

Increase your knowledge about basic accessibility issues and fundamental access compliance in order to enhance your ability to present art and sell to this often overlooked market. Learn about terminology, website basics, types of access (physical, programs, and communications). This workshop is for performing artists, visual and craft artists, writers, gift-shops, art galleries, public art studios and tourist sites.

Fee: Free but pre-registration is required. Registration deadline is Friday April 18

Register online at http://artscouncil.ky.gov/forms/AccessReg_042208.htm Or by calling Joanna Hay at (502) 564-3757 or 888- 833-2787 ext. 477 or Joanna.Hay@ky.gov

Location:
Paul Sawyier Public Library
319 Wapping Street
Frankfort KY 40601
502-352 2665
www.pspl.org

For directions: http://www.pspl.org/content/directions.htm


Architecture, Accessibility and The Arts
Thursday , May 22, 2008, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT), Lexington, KY

This exciting workshop will take a look at how communities are working to create accessible environments! For arts organizations and cultural sites.

Fee: Free but pre-registration is required.

Register online at http://artscouncil.ky.gov//forms/AccessReg_052208.htm
Or by calling Joanna Hay at (502) 564-3757 or 888-833-2787 ext 477 or Joanna.Hay@ky.gov

Location:
Lexington Opera House
401 West Short Street
Lexington, KY 40507
859-233-4567
www.lexingtonoperahouse.com



 
 Kentucky Arts Council
500 Mero Street
21st Floor, Capital Plaza Tower
Frankfort, KY 40601
502-564-3757
Toll Free: 888-833-2787
FAX: 502-564-2839

Page Created: 04/11/2008