When: Sunday, June 4, 2023, 1-3pm Central
Where: This is a hybrid event. The in-person portion will take place at the Experimental Station (6100 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60637). The online portion will take place via Zoom, with the zoom link sent out to all registrants in advance of the event. We are still experimenting with our hybrid setup and appreciate your patience and collaborative spirit in working out the kinks!
Who: Open to Chicago-area dance artists who self-identify as Deaf/deaf/hard of hearing, sick, mad, neurodivergent, disabled or living with a disability, and/or who have lived experience with disability or impairment. This space is particularly meant for those interested in exploring disability and impairment-informed modes of practicing dance.
Access Information: AI Captioning available via zoom. The first floor of Experimental Station, where the event will be held is wheelchair accessible, including accessible bathrooms.
We ask that all attendees wear masks for the duration of the event, but please note that Experimental Station is a public building and that there will likely be unmasked people in the building. For those unable to mask or to risk being in a public space, we are offering a virtual option to join the event via Zoom. Attendees will be asked to indicate whether they prefer to attend online or in-person upon registration, though the are welcome to switch their registration type and all registrants will be provided the link to attend on Zoom.
This event is intended to be relaxed, welcoming and comfortable for all in the space. We will have multiple forms of seating available, as well as a few stim tools. You are welcome to come and go, bring your own access tools, and move about the space as needed during the event.
Please refrain from wearing any scented perfume, cologne, lotion, etc.
Contact: Please reach out to Maggie Bridger at magbridger@gmail.com with any questions about access needs or requests for access services/tools not mentioned here.