The ACT project

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accessibility profiling (O1)

manager profile definition (O2)

learning curriculum proposal at

university level (O3)MOOC (O4)

certification (O5)accessible live event co-production (O6)

guidelines for the implementation of

policy strategies (O7)

quality label proposal (O8)

IO1 and IO2 Accessibility profiling • to investigate current accessibility provisions and training in European

arts venues to inform development of profile of arts accessibility manager/coordinator and training• to bring together stakeholders in arts accessibility across Europe and

gather feedback (via questionnaires and focus groups) from Ø arts venuesØ users of accessibility facilitiesØ members of the artistic team

IO3 Curriculum proposal

• Modular

• ECTS

IO4 MOOCTo design the MOOC for the ACT project.This is the material form the broader objective of the ACT project takes: → establish the new professional profile of the media accessibility manager and coordinator, andtheir training.Why did we choose a MOOC?To cater for• the diversity in potential accessibility manager trainees,• the diversity in the different contexts in which they potentially already work/may work in future• the diversity in levels of training required and training outside an institutional context• the need for training that does not require strict entry requirements• the need for life-long learning that can still be complemented by other courses.

The development of the MOOC is therefore an integral part of the ACT objective:• it is flexible and can be taken from virtually anywhere,• it is a course that aims at professionals as well as students,• it is a course training practical skills based on background research-based knowledge.

The core modules of the MOOC are:• introduction to accessibility,• indoor & outdoor accessibility to cultural venues & events,• access services: concepts & practical implementation,• communication,• management.

MOOC June 11th

• https://www.coursera.org/learn/accessibility-scenic-arts/home/welcome

IO 5CertificationTo prepare harmonised certification and qualification of Accessibility Professionals at European level (“European Driving Licence”)

• Establish a Job Role Committee for the skills cards and the examquestions

• Explain and prepare all steps and procedures to certify theprofessionals, the trainers, the training organisaitons, the trainingmaterials

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Why Certification at European Level? • Create a joint European profession/job role for relevant

European issues• Make requirements transparent for all accessibility stakeholders• Provide a common framework for qualification and training• Make results of EU projects sustainable

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IO7 Guidelines for the implementation of policy strategies in the field of accessibility for the scenic arts• Design a guide for the implementation of policy strategies.• Provide tools and methodologies.• Promote accessibility policies in the performing arts.• Disseminate the guide.

IO8 Label possibilityExplore the possibility to integrate a EU quality label for the scenic arts, incl. participation of all citizens, equal opportunity of access to culture, approached from the concept of Universal Design• Definition (ambition)• Result = guide (conclusions & good practices

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A cultural event in the scenic arts is considered accessible for all when four standards are met:• Communication is clear and accessible for all: accessibility information is available,

front office staff is trained and a contact persons is present.• The event takes place in an accessible environment: the accessibility chain is

closed both at fixed and temporary locations.• All spectators can have qualitative experience: mainstream performance can be

experienced by different senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell).• The event is easy to participate in and to understand for all, including assistance and

services for special needs.

IO8 Accessibility workshop and showcase 4th May 2018, Gent Inter in co-operation with NTGent

NTGent – our contribution to the IO’sIO 1 survey venues and (theatre) companiesIO 2 cocreating competences for learning skills

(based on hands-on expertise)IO 4 contribution to the MOOC (procedures)IO 5 feedback on certificationIO 6 showcase Menuet (fully accessible)IO 7 feedback on manual for authoritiesIO 8 feedback on quality label+ NTGent as a local quality manager

NTGent – importance of a definition of the professional profile of an Accessibility Manager/CoordinatorPlan of action/instructions/mapping of all actions needed for making a live event/performance fully accessible.E.g.: we made some procedures about making a live event/performance fully accessible-> effective when I get sick, switch jobs,…-> there’s a plan of action for someone to take

over my job, based on a professional profile-> ready to use for all kinds of venues/companies, also

when then don’t have an accessibility man./co. yet.

Trànsit - Mediaestruch• Mediaestruch is the research, development and innovation

department of Estruch: An art center for performative arts.

• In Mediaestruch artists are able to develop projects with technologies in performative arts

Hackathons• A Hackathon is an event where designers, creators, programmers and,

in this case, also artists, gather to develop and show projects with a specific purpose.

• We made a series of Hackathons about accessibility to the performing arts for the blind and/or the deaf, in order to have an artistic and experimental view of accessibility and the idea of include more layers than already known in this field.

Thank you for your attention

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Pilar.Orero@uab.cat

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The content of this presentation does not reflect the official opinions of the European Union. Responsibility for the information and views expressed in this presentation lies entirely with the authors.

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