- Make sure your venue is physically accessible for people with disabilities, with features such as ramps, elevators, and accessible bathrooms. In a pandemic offer hybrid option that allow people to attend at a distance.
- Provide clear and detailed information about the residency and its activities, including any necessary accommodations, in accessible formats such as large print or audio recordings.
- Make sure your application process is simple as possible and accessible
- Provide people support for artists with disabilities, such as personal assistants or sign language interpreters, if necessary.
- Consider offering flexible scheduling or alternative formats for activities, to accommodate artists with different abilities or needs.
- Ensure that all materials, equipment, and supplies used during the residency are accessible and easy to use for artists with disabilities.
- Provide information about local services and resources that can support artists with disabilities, such as transportation or accessibility technology.
- Create a welcoming and inclusive environment, where all artists feel valued and supported. In Pandemic we must ensure masking and vaccination in accessible design.
- Consider offering a stipend or other financial support to help artists with disabilities cover any additional costs associated with their participation in the residency.
- Seek feedback from artists with disabilities and make any necessary adjustments to improve accessibility in future residencies.