LEAD Share Out 2024

Featuring Michaela McParlan, Shawn Lent, Danielle Heal, Natalie Webb, Daria Smith. Hosts Zhen Heinemann and Jesse Swanson.
ASL, Audio Description, and Closed Captioning included.

Presented September 25, 2024.

Are you interested in learning about accessibility in cultural spaces and how to make experiences more inclusive? Are you responsible for creating or supporting programs, services, or outreach at your organization? Then join us to learn more about this year’s LEAD experience! The Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD) conference is an annual event presented by the Kennedy Center focused on building knowledge and networks for cultural workers. Representatives from the Collab and across Illinois will share highlights from their focus areas and lead a live discussion with our arts and culture accessibility community. Come for the best practice takeaways and bring your questions about LEAD!

Event Speakers:

Mikaela McParlan | Chicago International Film Festival
Shawn Lent | Chicago Dancemakers Forum
Danielle Heal | Illinois Arts Council
Natalie Webb | MindsEye Radio
Daria Smith | Obama Presidential Center

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Video credits:
Intro Music: "Atlas" by Ethan Rank, used under license.
Credit Music: "Beach Party" by Paper Planes, used under license.
Audio Description and Captions: https://www.bridgetmelton.com/
Produced by Cultural Access Collaborative, formerly Chicago Cultural Accessibility Consortium.