SESSION DESCRIPTION

Planning accessible concerts is just the beginning; ensuring that people with disabilities are aware of and feel welcomed at these events is equally crucial. This practical workshop, led by accessibility expert Elizabeth Ralston, will delve into the importance of accessible marketing for free, outdoor concerts. Participants will explore strategies to enhance accessibility across websites, social media, and print materials. The session will also cover effective ways to communicate the physical accessibility of concert locations. Through real-world examples and actionable tools, attendees will gain the knowledge to make their marketing efforts more inclusive and impactful.

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RESOURCES

Levitt National Convening Workshop | Creating Accessible and Inclusive Events: Presentation & Worksheet

Event Accessibility Planner

Checklist for Accessible Event Planning

 

 

PRESENTER

 

 

Elizabeth Ralston guides organizations in the strategic development of accessibility roadmaps, with an emphasis on equity and inclusion. She has over 25 years of experience working with nonprofits, government agencies, and academic institutions. She has a Master of Public Health from the University of Michigan and a certificate of Nonprofit Management from the University of Washington. 

Elizabeth’s expertise is in maximizing organizations’ success through program development, strategic communications, and event implementation, all with an eye on accessibility. She is a published writer, engaging educator, and a seasoned storyteller committed to amplifying the voices of marginalized communities. 

Elizabeth is also the Founder of the Seattle Cultural Accessibility Consortium, a grassroots effort to help arts and cultural organizations improve accessibility for their audiences. Her creation of the Consortium emerged from deep listening to the arts and disability communities about the gaps in accessibility. She brings a unique perspective to her work, through her lived experience with a disability. 

As a deaf woman who uses cochlear implants to hear, Elizabeth faces accessibility challenges every day. Her hearing loss never stopped her from achieving her life goals. As a Peace Corps Volunteer in Malawi, Africa, she saw first-hand the powerful impact a person may have on the lives of others, and she has devoted her life to public service ever since.