Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026

Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual via Zoom

Price Per Student: $5 refundable deposit. The deposit will be refunded upon attendance. If you cancel or do not attend, the $5 fee will be retained. Refunds issues within 5 days

Age: Professionals

Workshop Description: What does it mean to create an event that is truly accessible? For tourism, arts and culture organizations, accessibility means creating welcoming experiences for guests of all abilities at every stage – from choosing a venue and offering accessible online registration to setting up the space and following up with surveys. Come learn practical ways to make your events more inclusive, hear from fellow industry professionals about their experiences, and discover helpful tips and resources you can put into practice. Whether you’re planning a festival, performance, tour, or community event, this session will help you create experiences where everyone feels welcome and able to participate.

TAKEAWAYS PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT: Resources, tips and steps to creating accessible events.

ABOUT THE TEACHING ARTIST: Lauren Beale is the Consumer Services & Tourism Programs Manager at Destination Dutchess and has worked closely with Wheel the World to further our Accessible Dutchess initiative.