In cooperation with the Barrier-free Celebrations Initiative we are launching a workshop and advisory service in May on the subject of barrier-free event planning and inclusive cultural work for pop culture stakeholders from NRW.

Online workshop on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 2-6 p.m.

In the cross-thematic workshop “Barrier-free event planning & inclusive cultural work”, the speakers convey the basics of barrier-free event planning and show in a practice-oriented way how cultural offerings can also be made accessible for people with physical, sensory and mental impairments.

Why are people with disabilities experts in their own right? What is the difference between inclusion and accessibility? When exactly is an event barrier-free? What legal principles need to be observed? What do visitors with disabilities want? And what does it cost to implement accessibility measures?

The experts pursue these and other questions and, with personal and multi-perspective anecdotes, provide an insight into the reality of life for people with disabilities who demand a self-determined life and cultural participation for all.

► You can register for the workshop free of charge via the following link:
https://forms.gle/6mc532qV7U9c3Ewv7

Individual online advisory service from May 21, 2024

Following the workshop, we will also be offering individual, free consultation appointments on the topic of “Barrier-free event planning & inclusive cultural work” for pop culture actors from NRW from May 21, 2024 in cooperation with the Initiative Barrierefrei Feiern.

Would you like to make your events more inclusive and accessible? But don’t know where and how to start? Then register for a free, individual consultation.

The offer is aimed at pop culture actors from NRW.

► Registration by e-mail to  mail@popboard.nrw

The first dates will take place on the following days:

Tuesday, May 21 / 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 21 / 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 28 / 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 28 / 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Accessibility

When registering, you can indicate whether there are any accessibility requirements for your participation. In this case, we will contact you by e-mail.

The Barrier-free Celebrations Initiative is a nationwide collective of people with disabilities and their allies who campaign for barrier-free cultural events. The associated consulting agency WIR KÜMMERN UNS provides experts in their own right who advise and support event organizers, festivals, cultural institutions, municipalities, collectives, clubs and associations in the development of inclusive cultural strategies.