Cultural Access

Access to cultural events and exhibits is an important part of making the arts available to all people. We have listed some important resources here to help presenting venues (museums, galleries, theaters, etc) make their facilities accessible for people with disabilities.

Arts Accessibility Checklist

Outlines major access accommodations to assist organizations in making their facilities and program fully accessible. Contact the Kentucky Arts Council at www.kyarts.org or the National Endowment for the Arts office for a copy at (202) 682-5532 or www.nea.gov and click on Accessibility.

Kentucky Center for the Arts Access Services

Go to www.kentuckycenter.org/aboutus/accessability.asp for information on cultural accessibility and a listing of accessible performances in Louisville.

VSA Resources

Publications and resources on disability awareness and cultural access for artists, educators, parents, and venues. Go to www.vsarts.org

Disability Access Symbols

	Access (other than print or braille) for Individuals Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision
	Symbol for Accessibility
	Sign Language Interpretation
	Accessible Print (18 pt. or larger)
	Information Symbol
	Audio Description
	Assistive Listening Systems
	Closed Captioning (CC)
	Opened Captioning (OC)
	Braille