09:01:07 From Captioner-Staci : I'm here! I don't think my mic is working. 09:22:47 From Amy Schmidt : We have ASL interpreters, live closed captioning, and the presenters will describe all images used in the slide and read the relevant text from the screen during their presentation. You can go to the ASL interpreters video image in the gallery and click on the 3 blue dots in the top right corner of their screen to “pin” the ASL interpreters to your screen if you wish. 09:33:11 From Kim Konikow : So excited to see you all - thanks for joining NDCA for this very special webinar! 09:33:54 From Kim Konikow : We have ASL interpreters, live closed captioning, and the presenters will describe all images used in the slide and read the relevant text from the screen during their presentation. You can go to the ASL interpreters video image in the gallery and click on the 3 blue dots in the top right corner of their screen to “pin” the ASL interpreters to your screen if you wish. 09:39:34 From Kim Konikow : Accessibility in the Arts Convening webpage https://www.arts.nd.gov/accessibility/accessibility-arts-online-convening 09:41:11 From Kim Konikow : October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month www.dol.gov/NDEAM 09:41:34 From Kim Konikow : Resource to Help Ensure Accessibility of Your Virtual Events for People with Disabilities https://www.arts.gov/accessibility/accessibility-resources/resources-to-help-ensure-accessibility-for-your-virtual-events-for-people-with-disabilities 09:42:00 From Kim Konikow : Voices from the Field: Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act https://www.arts.gov/art-works/2020/voices-field-celebrating-30th-anniversary-americans-disabilities-act 09:42:16 From Kim Konikow : 30th Anniversary of the ADA https://www.adaanniversary.org/ 09:42:28 From Kim Konikow : National Endowment for the Arts’ Chairman Mary Anne Carter wishes the ADA a happy birthday. https://youtu.be/pJ_sHCtD8z8 09:45:55 From Kim Konikow : Tami Ternes presentation https://www.arts.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/convene/NDCA%20Accessibility-Tami.pdf 10:02:01 From Kim Konikow : Emily Shuman presentation https://www.arts.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/convene/ND%20Accessibility%20in%20the%20Arts_Emily%20Shuman_Accessible%20SM-l.pdf 10:05:50 From Kim Konikow : Just a reminder, if you would like to see closed captioning/subtitles, you have that availability to you by choosing to turn on the subtitle feature found at the bottom of your screen in "More". By clicking on "More" you will see the option to turn on subtitles. 10:08:40 From Kim Konikow : very interesting data - numbers higher than I expected. Social media is critical for arts orgs! 10:22:46 From Melanie Masessa (she/her/hers) : This is a really good presentation Emily! Taking tons of notes. 10:24:13 From angelamartini : I had know idea that emojis got read out by screen readers. This is so informative. Thank you. 10:24:57 From Melanie Masessa (she/her/hers) : What about LinkedIn and emojis? 10:27:42 From Kim Konikow : Really Great Information, Emily - We have a lot to put into use! Thank you! 10:32:59 From Robin Bosch : Agreed! Interesting and informative!! 10:52:29 From Melanie Masessa (she/her/hers) : Thanks Emily and Amy! 10:52:45 From Melanie Masessa (she/her/hers) : Yes! A lot of people do now. 11:03:00 From Kim Konikow : Curious - how many of us are using twitter regularly? NDCA hasn't done a lot - What about the rest of you? 11:03:37 From jwebb : not using it..baga 11:03:47 From Lori : BMSO doesn't use it 11:03:57 From Sally Jeppson : Not often at Jamestown Arts Center 11:03:58 From Melanie Masessa (she/her/hers) : No twitter use for me. 11:04:00 From Tim Baumann : We use it along with Instagram and Facebook. 11:04:43 From Justin Anderson : MACA has a twitter, but it never got any attention so it hasn't been used in a long time. 11:05:32 From Wayne : No Twitter for 3 Rivers Arts. 11:05:49 From Kim Konikow : Interesting - clearly there's an audience we may want to try and reach... 11:07:43 From Kim Konikow : Emily Shuman presentation https://www.arts.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/convene/ND%20Accessibility%20in%20the%20Arts_Emily%20Shuman_Accessible%20SM-l.pdf 11:15:17 From Onesti (she/her, ND) : Emily, thanks for sharing such great information! 11:15:20 From Tim Baumann : Thank you Emily! 11:16:47 From Melanie Masessa (she/her/hers) : Goodness. You've answered my question indeed! 11:17:05 From Lauren Tuzzolino : Wonderful presentation, Emily! Do you have preferred screen reader tools and apps you use? 11:17:35 From Kate Vandel - South Dakota Arts Council : As we try to provide guidance to our constituents, is there a preferred platform for livestreaming? Not looking for an endorsement, but would like something simple if possible, while still staying accessible to a general audience. 11:18:57 From judylarson : So much great information! I missed a bit and you may have covered this—how does the chat in Zoom get translated into closed captioning/screen reader? 11:21:01 From Lauren Tuzzolino : Yes, thank you! 11:21:20 From Kate Vandel - South Dakota Arts Council : Social platform 11:22:46 From Emily Stenberg : Screen readers do read Zoom’s chat, yes. 11:23:36 From judylarson : Thank you! 11:27:00 From Melanie Masessa (she/her/hers) : Lainey Feingold, disability rights lawyer, posts legal updates to her website on ADA lawsuits. I highly recommend checking it out. It is very informative. 11:27:01 From Amy Schmidt : Rocky Mountain ADA website: https://www.rockymountainada.org/ 11:27:51 From Kate Vandel - South Dakota Arts Council : Rocky Mountain ADA also puts out a great newsletter highlighting updates to the ADA and more! 11:29:35 From Emily Shuman : https://rockymountainada.talentlms.com/ 11:31:17 From Onesti (she/her, ND) : I love the idea of teaching proper language when working with 11:31:34 From Onesti (she/her, ND) : people with disabilities 11:31:44 From Kim Konikow : Yes, Onesti! 11:35:35 From Kim Konikow : Emily can you share a story where you were able to help with issues in both performing and visual arts groups? 11:37:37 From Kim Konikow : to the group: do you have an issue you would like Emily to address about what's working - or not at your organization? 11:46:51 From Onesti (she/her, ND) : Thank your for sharing your story. 11:53:14 From Onesti (she/her, ND) : yes I can hear it 11:57:50 From Amy Schmidt : Beautiful!! 11:57:52 From Kim Konikow : wave and clap! 11:58:05 From Melanie Masessa (she/her/hers) : Absolutely beautiful 11:58:05 From Robin Bosch : Powerful song 11:58:06 From Kate Vandel - South Dakota Arts Council : CLAP!!! 11:58:24 From Lucas Rutten : Thank you for your performance! 12:03:57 From lwentz : Will today's information/performance/info be available to access in the next few weeks? I have a gal that works on the website that I would like to use this information. 12:04:44 From Kim Konikow to Amy Schmidt(Privately) : good to cover lwenz question 12:04:45 From Amy Schmidt : Yes, we recorded this convening and will share the link! 12:05:31 From lwentz : Thanks, Amy. The info will continue to be helpful! 12:05:49 From jwebb : clapping! 12:07:39 From Emily Shuman : Thanks everyone! 12:37:15 From Kim Konikow : please turn cameras on for this session, it would be helpful to have your cameras on - this is interactive!!! 12:42:05 From Zelda Gebhard : Could someone please describe what is going on so those of us with vision loss can participate? Thank You! 12:42:55 From Kim Konikow : State arts Agency 12:43:15 From Monika Browne-Ecker : I’m the Operations Manager and Ensemble Artist at Theatre B in Fargo-Moorhead. 12:43:19 From Amy Schmidt : Sorry about that we were doing stretches and moving. 12:43:20 From Kim Konikow : arts administrator, chief cook and bottlewash 12:43:26 From Emily Shuman : Art appreciator ;) 12:43:27 From Tim Baumann : Arts Administrator for an educational organization 12:43:29 From Wayne : Arts Council scribe 12:43:33 From jwebb : administrator 12:43:38 From Justin Anderson : Executive Director - Minot Area Council of the Arts 12:43:39 From Lucas Rutten : General Manager at Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre 12:43:45 From vvoskuil : state arts administrator, choreographer, dancer 12:43:54 From Stephanie Soplop : Recreation assessment specialist for a municipality. 12:43:55 From Onesti (she/her, ND) : Serve on the Executive Board For North Dakota Council on the Arts 12:43:56 From Robin Bosch : State Arts Council Fiscal Officer 12:44:00 From Camilla Morrison (she/her) : Costume Designer and Instructor at UND! 12:44:01 From Judy Larson : musician and arts council board member 12:44:08 From Lauren Tuzzolino : Accessibility Specialist, NEA 12:44:25 From Angie : Cass County Sheriff's Office-Support Staff 12:44:46 From Melanie Masessa (she/her/hers) : ADA Coordinator (in training) and advanced doodle designer for diversity, equity and inclusion training and STEM materials. Zooming from St. Petersburg, Florida today! 12:44:48 From Heather : self employed artist 12:44:58 From Stephanie Soplop : Attitudes, lack of knowledge 12:45:15 From Amy Schmidt to Zelda Gebhard(Privately) : I apologize - I should have said that we were doing some arm movements and moving in our seat. So Sorry! 12:45:29 From Camilla Morrison (she/her) : Spaces 12:45:32 From Kim Konikow : yes Stephanie 12:45:57 From Melanie Masessa (she/her/hers) : lighting 12:46:47 From Kim Konikow to Amy Schmidt: from NEA: My pleasure Kim! Congratulations to Amy and you for a fantastic event! 12:47:03 From Kimberly Wilson : Director/Program Director of Arts for Vets -Gallery and Arts programs. Artist & Musician 12:47:12 From lwentz : At the fair we used to see physical accessibility,, but we have improved that, except for the big power cords. 12:47:15 From Monika Browne-Ecker : Not enough connection with communities that would enjoy art along with accessibility services. How do we get connected with those potential audiences? 12:48:30 From Kimberly Wilson : Challenges finding space to have programs and shows. connections with the community at large and creating supportive relationships 12:50:32 From lwentz : Prior to our fair, we send special advertisements to the group homes and nursing homes in our communities so they can schedule who they want to see and when they will be performing. They are many of our best audience members. 12:58:56 From Onesti (she/her, ND) : Great information about inclusion and helping people feel a part of something. 13:03:14 From Kim Konikow : Hope more of you can participate - show us who you are or share in chat! 13:03:21 From Kim Konikow : don't be shy 13:03:55 From Monika Browne-Ecker : My name is Monika and today I made a choice to think of positive things about America, instead of negative. (I’m from Poland). 13:04:18 From Monika Browne-Ecker : And Hi! 13:07:48 From Camilla Morrison (she/her) to Amy Schmidt(Privately) : Hello Amy!! I am really learning a lot during today’s sessions - thank you SO MUCH for organizing this! I will have to go to another training right before the last session of the day - will a recording be available later to watch? Thank you for all you do! 13:08:21 From Melanie Masessa (she/her/hers) : I think that was Stephanie! 13:08:22 From Onesti (she/her, ND) : I love that! Access is Attitude <3 13:10:40 From Zelda Gebhard to Amy Schmidt(Privately) : Thank you for addressing. It is easy to forget and I understand. 13:10:45 From Kim Konikow : imposing not for everyone 13:10:54 From angelamartini : Julie (ArtsLab cohort), so good to see you again. You do such great work. Thank you for sharing this important information with the group. 13:11:12 From Kim Konikow : stairs 13:11:15 From Melanie Masessa (she/her/hers) : no ramp access 13:11:17 From Emily Shuman : inaccessible 13:11:18 From Onesti (she/her, ND) : Must have tall ceilings. Seems very grand 13:11:18 From Kim Konikow : lots of them 13:11:25 From Stephanie Soplop : No signage 13:11:26 From Robin Bosch : Can't tell what it is. . . 13:11:37 From Kim Konikow : not welcomg 13:12:00 From Amy Schmidt to Zelda Gebhard(Privately) : You are welcome, yes, I'm so sorry it wasn't addressed right away. Thank you for bringing it to my attention. 13:12:37 From Kim Konikow : ramps are usually at the back of the building - near the drive or trash... 13:13:20 From Amy Schmidt : steep slopes 13:13:33 From Onesti (she/her, ND) : You and this ramp are an after thought (kind of feeling) 13:13:43 From Zelda Gebhard : They went to great length and effort to make it accessible. 13:15:07 From Kim Konikow : beautiful 13:15:23 From Onesti (she/her, ND) : That is very nice space! 13:16:38 From Melanie Masessa (she/her/hers) : zig-zag stairs 13:16:50 From Wayne : same steps / ramp combo 13:22:28 From Onesti (she/her, ND) : Finding Grace is a real strength. Lets work hard at making all people feel welcome. Accessible and Welcoming. Love this story. Thanks for sharing. 13:24:49 From Onesti (she/her, ND) : a smile and a hello is always a great start 13:25:03 From Maureen (she, her, hers) : Fresh air, smiling people 13:25:05 From Kate Vandel - South Dakota Arts Council : Space!! 13:25:09 From Kimberly Wilson : Understanding 13:25:20 From Onesti (she/her, ND) : Knowing I have been seen/noticed/acknowledged 13:25:40 From Kim Konikow : be welcomed 13:25:42 From Tim Baumann : The ability to move or exit as needed 13:26:03 From Kimberly Wilson : Patience 13:30:17 From Stephanie Soplop : Ability to consider other people's perspectives 13:37:28 From Kim Konikow : please repeat 13:37:32 From Maureen (she, her, hers) : my name 13:37:56 From Stephanie Soplop : When someone greets me 13:38:33 From Onesti (she/her, ND) : When people comment on something about my appearance. Eye contact is huge for me. 13:39:07 From Kate Vandel - South Dakota Arts Council : YES!! 13:39:53 From Kim Konikow : frutration 13:39:55 From Robin Bosch : Don't feel valued 13:40:04 From Zelda Gebhard : We feel invisible and unimportant. 13:40:04 From Camilla Morrison (she/her) : folks might leave if they don’t feel acknowledged or seen 13:40:06 From Onesti (she/her, ND) : We feel like an "outsider" 13:40:07 From Stephanie Soplop : We won't want to return to that place if we do not feel welcomed 13:40:54 From Monika Browne-Ecker : I’d either leave or stay only with a focus on myself and my experience of the space/art. 13:42:02 From Onesti (she/her, ND) : Keep in contact with them 13:42:08 From Kim Konikow : focus on them 13:42:28 From Kim Konikow : say their name 13:42:33 From Stephanie Soplop : Be courteous and accomodating 13:42:51 From Onesti (she/her, ND) : Sharing personal stories to form a connection helps if the environment is right 13:43:02 From Monika Browne-Ecker : Create a connection, reach out to follow up and get their impressions of their experience, properly train our volunteers. BE THE EXAMPLE 13:43:48 From Tim Baumann : We disengage 13:44:05 From Kimberly Wilson : Our world Shrinks 13:44:06 From Maureen (she, her, hers) : I get mad 13:44:08 From Camilla Morrison (she/her) : We might not want to try something more than once 13:44:15 From Kate Vandel - South Dakota Arts Council : Share out negative experiences with others 13:44:19 From jwebb : we turn inward 13:44:22 From Monika Browne-Ecker : Isolate 13:44:38 From Wayne : Next 13:45:44 From Onesti (she/her, ND) : purple 13:45:44 From Wayne : Next was addressing the question, not your presentation :) 13:45:46 From Kim Konikow : rusty brown 13:45:46 From Kate Vandel - South Dakota Arts Council : bright yellow 13:45:47 From Stephanie Soplop : A warm yellow 13:45:52 From Camilla Morrison (she/her) : Green! 13:45:56 From jwebb : blue 13:45:58 From Melanie Masessa (she/her/hers) : rainbow 13:46:07 From Kim Konikow : Yes Mealnie 13:46:12 From Monika Browne-Ecker : a warm yellow or orange (sun light) 13:46:15 From Kim Konikow : Melanie! 13:46:34 From Kim Konikow : purring cat 13:46:40 From Monika Browne-Ecker : a puppy obviously ;) 13:46:57 From Wayne : cuddly English bull dog 13:46:57 From Kimberly Wilson : Popoki 13:47:11 From Melanie Masessa (she/her/hers) : Hippogriff (harry potter fans) 13:48:48 From Cristina (she/her) Upstream Arts : Hearing my name with a sweet greeting, A comment on my appearance, our eyes meeting. No distractions, the phones are away, Without a welcome I won’t return after today. An invisible outsider, unimportant in this space, Disengageing from someone who doesn’t value my place. Focused feedback that’s courteous, creations that connect, Without we have a mad shrinking world in which there’s no respect. Inward isolation, saying move and move along, A rainbow cat & cuddly bulldog make us feel like we belong. 13:49:45 From Kim Konikow : good work Chistina 13:49:50 From Amy Schmidt : That is awesome - well done!! 13:49:52 From Kate Vandel - South Dakota Arts Council : AWESOME!!! 13:49:53 From Monika Browne-Ecker : Beautiful! 13:49:55 From Lauren Tuzzolino : wow, amazing! 13:50:04 From Sally Jeppson : Love it! 13:58:40 From Kim Konikow : Julie Christina and Lindsey; just wonderful - eye opening. Thank you so much! 13:59:00 From Kimberly Wilson : thank you so much! 13:59:01 From Monika Browne-Ecker : That’s fantastic. Such a difference 13:59:14 From Lindsey (she/her)- Upstream Arts : https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/20-21UpstreamArtsTrainingSurvey 13:59:34 From Kim Konikow : Julie Guidry presentation https://www.arts.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/convene/NDCA%20Fall%202020%20-%20FINAL%20Upstream-l.pdf 13:59:41 From Camilla Morrison (she/her) : Thank you so much!! 13:59:47 From Onesti (she/her, ND) : Bravo! Great delivery and wonderful information! 13:59:48 From judylarson : Thank you so much for your words and for conveying your experiences and wisdom! 13:59:59 From Wayne : Nice job to get us thinking of better ways to serve everybody. 14:00:25 From Monika Browne-Ecker : Thank you! 14:00:30 From Kate Vandel - South Dakota Arts Council : wonderful presentation!! Thank you UPSTREAM! 14:01:21 From Monika Browne-Ecker : Hi Maureen and Sherry! 14:01:32 From Lauren Tuzzolino : Thank you for a terrific and thoughtful presentation, Julie, Christina, snd Lindsey! 14:03:59 From Kim Konikow : Maureen’s presentation: Compliance Checklists https://www.adachecklist.org/doc/fullchecklist/ada-checklist.pdf https://www.arts.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/convene/ADA%20Compliance%20Checklist.pdf Section 504 Workbook https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/SECTION504Workbook.pdf NEA Accessibility https://www.arts.gov/artistic-fields/accessibility Additional links: https://Ada.gov https://Artsafa.org https://Kennedy-center.org/visit/accessibility https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/networks-conferences-and-research/research-and-resources/vsa-research-and-resources/ https://www.easterseals.com/explore-resources/facts-about-disability/myths-facts.html 14:04:41 From Kim Konikow : https://www.easterseals.com/explore-resources/facts-about-disability/disability-etiquette.html 14:06:48 From Kim Konikow : that is the one that NDCA utilizes - and for our grantees, we ask about your accessibility plan... 14:06:56 From Kim Konikow : NEA plan, that is. 14:07:59 From Kim Konikow : Nothing about us, without us 14:10:48 From Lauren Tuzzolino : Please feel free to reach out to us at the NEA Office of Accessibility with questions about access checklists and project examples: Accessibility@arts.gov, TuzzolinoL@arts.gov 14:11:15 From Amy Schmidt : Thank you Lauren 14:12:57 From Kim Konikow : https://Artsafa.org 14:14:49 From Kim Konikow : cultural change - YES! 14:18:58 From Monika Browne-Ecker : Theatre B is so grateful to be able to borrow the audio description equipment for our shows! 14:19:57 From Kim Konikow : do something - that's something we CAN do! small is a start... 14:25:05 From Kim Konikow : Really great Maureen - thank you for your wise and realistic words. 14:25:25 From Lauren Tuzzolino : Yes, collaborations and partnerships are so important! Thank you Maureen! 14:25:31 From Stephanie Soplop : Do you use social stories? 14:25:34 From Zelda Gebhard : Great presentation! You have accomplished much! 14:26:00 From Kimberly Wilson : Thank you good Stuff! :) 14:26:01 From judylarson : Thank you for working to make the Hjemkomst accessible! 14:27:06 From Lauren Tuzzolino : Adding to what Maureen mentioned earlier, add accessibility as a line item in budgets for grant applications (e.g. ASL, audio description, etc.) 14:29:56 From Zelda Gebhard : If any of the groups represented today would like a consultation with someone who is blind or visually impaired, please feel free to contact NDAB at president@ndab.org and I will connect you with a member in your area. We have 250 members located in every area of North Dakota. 14:31:43 From Onesti (she/her, ND) : Thank You!! 14:31:43 From Kate Vandel - South Dakota Arts Council : Wonderful convening! THANK YOU SO MUCH NDAC!! 14:31:46 From Kimberly Wilson : Thank you Amy! and Kim and NDCA!! 14:31:52 From Tim Baumann : Thank you NDCA!! 14:31:53 From Wayne : Thank you - great day - on to Music4Life! 14:31:56 From Lucas Rutten : Thank you for a great day of learning! 14:32:27 From Angie : will be able to re-watch this? I had to step away for 1/2 hour of the presentation. 14:32:32 From Kimberly Wilson : Thank you ASL and Closed Caption Rock Stars!! 14:32:35 From judylarson : So much good information! Thank you! 14:32:37 From Kim Konikow : NDCA Accessibility Convening Survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RK2ZGQF 14:32:56 From Kim Konikow : amschmid@nd.gov 14:33:02 From Kim Konikow : arts@nd.gov 14:33:04 From Kim Konikow : please respond to our survey - we REALY need your input 14:33:10 From Sally Jeppson : Thank you for all this and sharing the links. 14:33:11 From Kim Konikow : www.arts.nd.gov 14:33:17 From jwebb : thank you 14:33:28 From Julie Guidry she/her - Upstream Arts : Thank you for the invitation! 14:33:47 From Kate Vandel - South Dakota Arts Council : great job!!! 14:33:51 From lwentz : Thank you....this was very helpful... 14:33:59 From Lauren Tuzzolino : Wonderful! Thank you Amy, Kim, and Kayla! 14:34:22 From Monika Browne-Ecker : Thank you! 14:34:23 From lwentz : Actually this was easier to attend online....