Registrations is NOW OPEN for Accessibility Training Workshops!
CircuitWest, in collaboration with DADAA, previously undertook an initiative to identify and address the barriers people with disability face when accessing performing arts venues. A key insight from this work was the need for staff training and support to enhance accessibility across the performing arts sector.
In response, we are offering two practical workshops aimed at equipping the performing arts sector with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to foster more inclusive, welcoming environments for all audiences and artists.
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Workshop 1: General Disability Awareness Training
- Delivered by DADAA
- Thursday, 5 June 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM (Online)
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This workshop will focus on intellectual disability, cognitive disability, and Autism.
Topics covered are:
- Definitions and characteristics of disabilities.
- Use of language and the impact of negative language.
- Environmental considerations.
- Communication strategies, both expressive and receptive.
- Triggers for behaviours and responses to disruptive behaviours.
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Ideal for staff and volunteers with limited knowledge of disability, including those working in marketing, programming, front of house, booking, and technical teams.
Workshop Fees:
- FREE for CircuitWest members
- $25 per workshop for non-members
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Workshop 2: Plain and Easy English Language Training
- Delivered by the Centre for Accessibility Australia
- Thursday, 19 June 2025, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM (Online)
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This workshop will help your organisation to optimise its content for readability, provide guidance on language support within the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standard and provide specific guidance on wording choices to significantly improve access to information.
Topics covered are:
- Terminology: what’s the difference between plain language, simple English and easy English?
- WCAG-specific guidance
- Common words
- Define words
- Simple tense
- Literal language
- Avoid double negatives
- Nested clauses
- Specific guidance for people with cognitive and intellectual disabilities
- WCAG 2.2 implications and additional guidance
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Ideal for staff and volunteers undertaking programming, marketing and communications activities.
Workshop Fees:
- FREE for CircuitWest members
- $25 per workshop for non-members
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Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Weng-Si Cheang, Manager Research and Audience Development, at wcheang@circuitwest.com.au
Proudly supported by the Regional Arts and Culture Investment Program through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries and Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, and Lotterywest.
Photo by Infinite Productions.
