ACT: Accessible Creativity Transforms - Dis/Ability Conference and Festival

ACT Dis/Ability Conference + Festival

Thursday, September 27 + Friday, September 28, 2018

at the Historic Lincoln Theatre + Jazz Arts Group Spaces

Presented by: VSA Ohio and Food for Good Thought

*ACT stands for Accessible Creativity Transforms. Program planners are united in the knowledge that creativity provides each of us with the opportunity to connect, express, and grow, ultimately transforming ourselves and the community for the better. Our mission is to make sure people of all dis/abilities are able to access creativity. This event is designed to connect people, raise awareness of ability, transform perceptions, and provide training to increase inclusion.

Culture Administrators, Self-Advocates, Educators, Therapists, University/Public Sector, Artists, Students, Families, and more can all find valuable resources and information at ACT.

Registration:

Professionals

- $60 per day or $100 for all access

Continuing Education Units Available!

No additional cost beyond registration fees

Thursday Registration is 6.5 hours

Friday Registration is 5.5 hours

Attendees should note CEU's requested during the registration process

Signed letters will be provided upon daily completion

All attendees receive certificate of attendance for their reference

Approved

Speech and Language Pathologists licensed through the Ohio Speech-Language Pathology and Audio Board

Service and Support Administrators, Adult Service Providers, and County Board Members licensed with the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) *Does Not include Early Intervention

Community Members

- $25 per day or $40 for all access

- Broadly defined: people with disability, families, students, seniors

Friday Finale + Family Art Festival

- $10 per family – no matter the size

*Registration on EventBrite Available soon!

If you are not able to register online, please contact VSA Ohio at 614-241-5325.

Friday Finale

Join us for a culminating celebration!

The Friday Finale is geared towards Families looking to explore new art forms and make community connections. Vendors will have hands on experiences, resources, and hand outs with simple strategies for accessing the arts at home. $10 / family - no matter the size

Friday, September 28 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm at the Lincoln Theatre

ACT Sponsors: Greater Columbus Arts Council, Puffin Foundation West Ltd., Bridgeway Academy, Ohio Arts Council, The Columbus Foundation, Autism Society of Central Ohio, Big Lots

ACT Partners: Lincoln Theatre, Jazz Arts Group Columbus, CAPA, Wonderville Studios, Shopworks Theatre Company