< SUMMIT 2023 ARCHIVE
Panel: Inclusive Design: Disability, Culture, and Preservation
Incorporating the perspectives and experiences of the disability community is an essential aspect of preserving cultural heritage and developing sustainable, vibrant communities. Why is it time to move beyond regulatory compliance and how can we advance comprehensive access to historic places?
Panel Participants
Charles G. Baldwin
Access and Inclusion Program Officer | Mass Cultural Council
Valerie Fletcher
Executive Director | Institute for Human Centered Design
Betty Siegel (moderator)
Director of the Office of VSA and Accessibility | John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Principal & Founder | Access Advisory Group, LLC
Heidi Swevens
Director of Community Partnerships | Inclusive Arts Vermont