Ready, Set, Go! Designing Accessible Events from Start to Finish

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law 32 years ago, but many barriers persist for the disability community. This highly interactive session will focus on two questions:

• How can we be more intentional about designing events and spaces that include people of all abilities?
• How do we move toward the power in asking for help?

Participants will learn about the difference between accessibility and universal design, and explore ways to promote inclusion through changes in environment and attitude.

Learner Outcomes:

1. Develop an awareness of, and solutions to, the barriers that may be in place at events for members of the disability community in order to create more inclusive meetings and events.
2. Identify the difference between accessibility and Universal Design
3. Create ways for attendees to ask for the help they need in order to maximize their participation in the meeting or event.

Schedule:

• 12:00-12:30     Registration and Networking
• 12:30-1:30       Lunch
• 1:00-2:00         Presentation, Discusion and Q&A
• 2:00-3:00         Tours and Outdoor Play Time

Registration Rates

• Preferred/Premium Member: $55
• Essential Member/Non-Member: $75
• Student: $25

 

Speaker: 
Olivia Mozzi, Disability Justice Advocate & Speaker, Communications Coordinator at Riley Hospital
Olivia Mozzi has cerebral palsy and strives to be an ambassador of equal opportunity. She has presented about disability rights and inclusion to audiences including the Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana and Eli Lilly & Company. She made her professional theatre debut earlier this year in American Lives Theatre's production of Cost of Living. Olivia is on the communications team at Riley Children’s Foundation and previously coordinated Camp Riley for Youth with Physical Disabilities.

Please note attendees are asked to wear a mask during the education portion of our event in order to create a safe and healthy atmosphere for our speaker. 

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

Free surface parking is available in the Water Clock, Train, and Polar Bear Lots, which can be accessed from Illinois St. north of the parking garage entrance and exit lanes.

Here are some helpful tips to find convenient parking when you visit The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis:

• We encourage all visitors to park in our free parking garage, accessed from the left side of Illinois St. just north of 30th St.
• If you are asked to pay for parking, the parking lot is not associated with The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. Museum parking is always free.
• Please refrain from parking on neighborhood streets. 
• Both the garage and Water Clock Lot have designated ADA parking spaces.
• Additional Parking Information Can be Found Here: https://www.childrensmuseum.org/visit/parking