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We are delighted to announce the Call for Papers for the Music and Collective Access Symposium. Organizers: Anabel Maler (UBC), Stefan Sunandan Honisch (UBC), Diane Kolin (ArtsAbly) When: February 27 & 28, 2026  Where: Call for Papers: Dear all,  We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming Music and Collective Access Symposium, which will take place from Friday, February 27 to Saturday, February 28, 2026, in…

On October 9 and 10, 2025, The Disability Collective held the DIScover Conference, a two-day leadership event bringing together arts professionals, accessibility advocates, and community members to focus on advancing accessibility and disability inclusion in the arts. It was a fantastic event, coordinated and moderated by Emily Maxwell, Nathan Satore, Ali Hand and members of…

When we assess cultural spaces we always talk about the importance of accessible toilets. When someone using a mobility device can enter the building but not access the toilets, the venues is not accessible. This issue can be solved by working with good professionals who can advice you on improvements. […]

Thank you to RAINBOW ON MARS for this exclusive opportunity for ArtsAbly’s audience! Creator Devon Healey and Outside the March invite you on an odyssey into the mystery and splendour of Blindness in this world premiere presented in co-production with The National Ballet of Canada and Peripheral Theatre, August 9 – 20, 2025. RAINBOW ON…

AccessNow, a leading organization specialized in accessibility information founded by Maayan Ziv, and the City of Toronto launch the AccessFest summer festival, taking place in downtown Toronto at David Pecaut Square (215 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3G2) on May 31, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET. Read the Press Release here:…