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There is more to accessibility than physical access. Creative accessibility assists organisations in the cultural, entertainment, tourism and sporting sectors enhance the visitor experience for people with disabilities. We offer a range of services, visitor resources, and sensory initiatives to empower your organisation to go beyond the basics. Accessibility benefits everyone, so lets empower inclusion and spark change.
Who we are
Creative Accessibility is disability-led social impact business, assisting organisations to enhance their accessibility so they can provide a more inclusive and participatory visitor experience for people with disabilities. We provide co-designed accessibility consultancy, user access checks, awareness training, artist education, and resources to support visitors.
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Sensory inclusion is slowly increasing, however Australian organisations are going to American organisations for training and sensory resources. Our sensory inclusion initiative aims to provide Australian organisations with the training, understanding, and resources to help support their audiences who experience sensory sensitivity, so they can feel included, welcome, and safe to participate and enjoy visiting your organisation. We aspire to create a change movement towards disability and diversity inclusion being a standard, rather than an afterthought. Accessibility benefits everyone, so let's spark change!
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Sam Rowe | Founder
Sam (she/her) is a disability and diversity advocate, arts worker, and a person with a neurological disability. Sam is passionate about helping the GLAM, tourism, entertainment and sporting sectors enhance their accessibility, resources and disability awareness to create more inclusive practices to support equitable participation for people who are d/Deaf, neurodivergent and have a disability. Sam has a diverse background in photography, museums and galleries, accessibility, libraries, and public programming, giving her an understanding of the GLAM and tourism sectors and their needs. Sam has a Certificate 2 in Auslan, and will complete a Certificate 3 soon.
What We Offer
We are a comprehensive hub for accessibility and inclusion, offering a range of services for organisations in the cultural, entertainment, tourism, and sporting sectors. Whether you are new to accessibility and wanting assistance understanding where to start, or a seasoned pro and wanting annual training or resources, get in contact and let us know how we can help.
User experience access checks Sign up for our onsite or online user experience access health check and see how you're doing when it comes to accessibility. With a non-apparent disability focus, our co-designed access checks identify user barriers, and is the first step in creating a more inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone.
Disability awareness training Enhance your team's knowledge and confidence with our disability awareness training sessions. Our informative sessions are led by individuals with lived experiences, ensuring that your team gains valuable insights and knowledge. Whether online or in-person, we work with you to deliver training sessions tailored to meet your specific needs and goals. Topics could include general disability awareness, sensory sensitivity, inclusive language, a business case for accessibility, or inclusion in practice visitor-facing staff.
Sensory inclusion initiative Attending cultural, tourism and sporting venues can be an overstimulating and sometimes distressing experience for people who experience sensory sensitivity, as all the cumulative sensory inputs can trigger sensory overload. Our sensory inclusion initiative is a comprehensive suite of services and resources designed to create a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environment for visitors with sensory sensitivity. Specialised training provides staff with the knowledge, confidence and tools to recognise and support people with sensory challenges. Our sensory resources such as sensory kits, communication cards, social narratives and sensory maps empower visitors to prepare for their visit, navigate the venue confidently, manage sensory inputs, and communicate their needs effectively. This initiative provides a safe and welcoming environment for those who may avoid visiting, enabling them to fully enjoy and participate in experiences without the constant worry of sensory overload.
Artist accessible artwork initiative Our artist education initiative provides artists with the knowledge and understanding on how they can make their artworks more accessible. Accessibility in the arts sector is as much a responsibility for artists as for art institutions. We provide education and support in how to increase the accessibility of artworks, so that artists feel more confident in making their art more accessible for different types of disabilities. We also can assist and consult with agents and art institutions on an artist's behalf. We can also assist with captions for video artworks.
Accessible content advice & development Enhance the inclusivity of your organisation with visitor resources such as large print guides and video captioning. Ensure that your visitors can prepare for their visit and know how you can support them by using our website accessibility copywriting service. Looking to enhance your knowledge on accessible communication for marketing, social media, meetings, recruitment, and website content? At Creative Accessibility, we provide education and training to ensure your content is accessible to all.
Disability action plans & general advice Partner with Creative Accessibility for comprehensive disability action plan advice that is tailored to your organisation's specific needs. We advise and collaborate with your team to co-create achievable, practical, and inclusive actions that will enhance accessibility for all. Are you new to accessibility and want to understand more? Do you want to understand how to provide inclusive recruitment opportunities? Let's work together to make a positive impact and ensure equal opportunities for everyone.
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Phone
0409 496 013
Location
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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