Let’s Talk About Disability and Creative Spaces January 15, 2019

1. Let’s Talk About Disability and Creative SpacesJanuary 15, 2019

2. ArtsBuild Ontario ArtsBuild Ontario is the only organization in Ontario dedicated to realizing long-term solutions for building, managing and financing the sustainable arts facilities needed in Ontario communities

3. Before we begin… Closed captioning is provided throughout the webinar. You can hear us but we can’t hear you! Please use the chat box for questions. A link to recording, transcript and evaluation will be provided following the webinar. We will be using the chat box for the Q & A period. You can also email questions to erin@artsbuildontario.ca.

4. Presenters Sage Lovell Founder, Deaf Spectrum Thea Kurdi Vice President, DesignABLE Environments

5. Accessibility and the Law Let’s Talk about Disability & Creative Spaces January 15, 2019

6. Agenda • What is a disability? • Old Thinking verses New Thinking • Why accessibility? • Accessibility and the Law • Change is Afoot • Resources • Additional Resources

7. What is a disability? People with disabilities are the minority of EVERYONE • Everyone either currently has a disability, knows someone with a disability or will have a disability as they age

8. What is a disability? (continued)

9. What is a dis-ability? • Blindness or Low Vision • Brain Injuries • d/Deaf, Deafened, Hard-of-Hearing • Learning Disabilities • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders • Medical Disabilities • Physical Disabilities • Psychiatric Disabilities • Speech and Language Disabilities • 70% of disabilities in general are "invisible" – e.g. Medications, Environmental Sensitivities…

10. Old thinking - Accommodation • “If there are barriers we try to accommodate people with disabilities” OR • “We create problems with design buildings, software etc. and then someone with a disability comes along then we’ll see if we can accommodate them, give them a shoe horn to get them to fit something they were never designed to fit”

11. New thinking - Universal Design • Design for variety of changing needs • Ages 5 to 95 Example: Apple • New phone that doesn’t have buttons = barrier • Apple became global leader in UD by creating screen reader and • included it FREE in all products

12. Why accessibility? 3reasons to design for accessibility: • Business Case • Legal Case • Social Case

13. 1. Business Case • Demand is growing for universal design to be used • Demand will continue to grow because people with disabilities are the minority of everyone and • Demand for accessibility because our population is aging • Barriers reduce the number of people who will come

14. 1. Business Case (Continued)

15. 2. Understanding AODA Law • AODA = Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act • Goal = Make Ontario accessible • Based on = Equality, Dignity and Respect • 5 areas of requirements: • Integrated Accessibility Standard • Customer Service • Information and Communication • Employment • Transportation • Design of Public Spaces

16. 2. Understanding AODA Law (Continued) • Customer Service • Staff training • Information and Communication • Providing alternative formats upon request • Including • Large print text • Braille • Employment • Making hiring accessible

17. 2. Legal Case – Ontario Building Law • Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) – Design of Public Spaces • Ontario Building Code (OBC) 2017 (Accessibility in Part 3.8)

18. 3. Social Case • It’s the right thing to do • Barriers that hurt people with disabilities, hurt everyone • Dignity • Respect

19. AODA - Design of Public Spaces (DOPS)

20. AODA - Design of Public Spaces (DOPS) Continued Most buildings: • Exterior Paths of Travel • Outdoor Public Use Eating Areas (Require public consultation) • Outdoor Play Spaces (Require public consultation) • Accessible Parking • Type A (van size) • Type B (car size) • Obtaining Services • Service counters • Fixed queuing guides • Waiting areas (MIN 3%)

21. Ontario Building Code (OBC) • Limited accessibility requirements • Can build a building that fully complies with the OBC but will it be fully inclusive? • Mostly focuses onindividuals who use wheelchairs • Doesn’t solve for full range of abilities people have

22. Hierarchy of Laws

23. OHRC & Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms • Canadian Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms • applies to all government organizations and organizations which apply or deliver government services. guarantees equality without discrimination for people with disabilities • OHRC • applies to all government and private businesses • Both guarantee • equality for people with disabilities • duty not to create barriers and • duty to remove existing barriers where they exist up to the point of undue hardship

24. Ontario Human Rights Tribunal • OHRC has primacy over the OBC and AODA • Human rights tribunal: • “compliance with OBC is no defence to a complaint of discrimination under the Human Rights Code” • Many businesses, even large and sophisticated ones, are under the incorrect impression that complying with the OBC they are meeting all of their legal obligations • Many business owners: • “have expressed frustration regarding the confusion caused by the discrepancies between the requirements of the OBC and the Human Rights Code."

25. Government Representatives OntarioMinister of Seniors and AccessibilityRaymond Cho • CanadaMinister of Persons with DisabilitiesCarla Qualtrough • Accessible Canada Act(coming soon?)

26. AODA Customer Service AODA Information and Communication AODA Employment AODA Design of Public SpacesIllustrated Technical Guide to the Design of Public Spaces McMichael Canadian Art CollectionThe Art of Inclusion: Seven Steps – A Guide to Developing and Delivering Accessible and Inclusive Programs within Arts and Cultural Organizations Resources:

27. Ontario Building Code CSA B651-12 (R2017) - Accessible design for the built environment CNIB Clearing Our Path City of Mississauga Facility Accessibility Design Standards(FADS) Additional Building Resources:

28. Thank You!

29. Let’s Talk about Disability and Creative Spaces- Sage Lovell

30. Deaf, defined. • What is Deafness? • The Capitalized “D” in Deaf Culture. • The small “d” in Deafness. • Why is this information important to know? • Determines the access needs that d/Deaf individuals need.

31. Sign Language, defined. • American Sign Language (ASL) & LSQ are actual languages with its own grammar and syntax – for centuries, sign languages were not recognized and considered as inferior similar to “gibberish.” • Five Parameters of Sign Language • Handshape • Movement • Location • Palm orientation • Facial Expression

32. Aud-ism & Phono-centrism Audism, defined: The systematic oppression that benefits those with the ability to hear and oppressing people who do not. Phonocentrism, defined: The systematic oppression in which spoken language (or sound) is considered as superior to other types of language/communication.

33. Hearing Privilege & Deaf Gain Hearing Privilege: Non-deaf people do not experience audism or reverse audism. Example: Being able to watch any movie or theatre production without worrying about getting access to the spoken dialogue or sound effects. Deaf Gain: Benefits acquired from being Deaf. Example: Being a part of a larger Deaf community where you can connect with Deaf people from all over the world and finding a free place to stay while traveling.

34. Deafness as both ‘invisible’ and ‘visible’ disabilities Deafness as an invisible disability – how can non-deaf folks identify d/Deaf folks? Deafness as a visible disability – what makes d/Deaf people visibly disabled?

35. Deafness & Disability –The Controversy. • Many culturally Deaf people do not consider themselves as ‘disabled.’ • This may separate them from the disability community when partnerships could be developed. • However, Deaf people do benefit from many ‘disability’ support and services such as ODSP (Ontario Disability Support Program). • Some culturally Deaf people have an additional disability. • How does this separation affect Deaf people with a disability? • Some culturally Deaf people consider themselves part of the Umbrella of Disability.

36. Representation of d/Deaf artists • Why is representation important? • Deaf role models in the mainstream media is lacking. • Especially those who identify as disabled, queer, trans, or BIPOC • Where are our stories? Who can tell our stories for us? • Many non-deaf people create material that includes d/Deaf people but do not consult or involve any d/Deaf person throughout the process.

37. Representation of d/Deaf artists (Continued) • ASL Interpretation & Deaf Interpretation (D.I.) in the Arts. • When do we need ASL interpreters? • When is Deaf Interpretation (D.I.) needed? • Deaf Interpreters are highly recommended for any piece that needs to be performed into sign language. • Sign language is their natural language which means Deaf Interpreters are the experts in this field. They can visually convey any concept into sign language more artistically than hearing interpreters are capable of.

38. What ‘inclusion’ looks like to Deaf community? • Providing resources in sign languages (ASL & LSQ) • ASL/LSQ Interpretation • Translation of text material into sign language. • Consulting with d/Deaf experts. • Allowing d/Deaf experts to take up leadership roles. • Prior Knowledge of Deaf Culture • Using inclusive language and avoidance of insensitive remarks such as ‘hearing impaired.’ • Avoiding ‘tokenism’ • Clear communication and Transparency

39. Creative spaces, redefined. • Collaborating Creative Spaces w/ Deaf & Non-Deaf People • Accessibility accommodations are provided for those who need it. • Creative Spaces Led by Deaf People • Predominately communicated via sign language. • Creation of sign language literature such as poetry and imagery. • Prevents Cultural Appropriation. • Hearing people take advantage of learning sign language to create their own works of art without contributing to the Deaf community. • Example: sign language music videos – without hiring an ASL coach. • Reduces Concentration Fatigue. • Native sign language users prefer to retrieve information from someone who is also a native sign language user than using sign language interpreters who are not native users of sign language. • See article

40. Creative spaces(Continued) • How to make spaces accessible for d/Deaf community? • Lighting • Room size • Layout • Alerts Ultimately, it is important to ask each d/Deaf individual what their access needs are as each individual’s needs vary.

41. Questions?

42. Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility ontario.ca/accessibility Toll-Free: 1-866-515-2025 TTY: 416-325-3408 / 1-800-268-7095 @ONAccessibility facebook.com/ONAccessibility YouTube.com/ONGov accessibility@ontario.ca

43. Upcoming Accessibility Webinars • Design for Public Spaces 101: Where do Creative Spaces Start?  Tuesday, February 12, 2019Presenters: Jay Pitterand Yvonne Felix (CNIB, artist) • Design for Public Spaces Advanced: How Can Creative Spaces Go Beyond the Standard?Tuesday, March 12, 2019Presenters: Lorene Casiez (Human Space and Quadrangle) and Dave Hollands (The ROM) • Best Practices for Architects, Designers and Creative Spaces on AccessibilityTuesday, March 26, 2019Presenters: Amy Potier (Gensler) and Corey Timpson (Corey Timpson Design Inc and formerly the Canadian Museum for Human Rights)

44. Upcoming Accessibility Webinars (Continued) • Safety, Fire Codes and Accessibility for Creative SpacesTuesday, April 23, 2019Presenters: Martin Day (Safety Media Inc.) and Marnie Peters (Accessibility Specialist) • Invisible Disabilities and Creative SpacesTuesday, May 14, 2019Presenters: Alex Bulmer (Accessibility Consultant & Actor, Writer and Director) and Andrew Gurza (Disability Awareness Consultant) You can register for upcoming webinars on our Learning Series page on our website.

45. Accessibility Advisory Committee • Kim Fullerton, Access Visual Art/Akimbo Art Promotions (Co-Chair) • Luke Anderson, StopGap Foundation (Co-Chair) • Yvonne Felix, CNIB/Artist • Amy Ross, City of Waterloo • Terry Barna, KW Musical Productions • Shirley Madill, Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery • Andrew Gurza, Accessibility Consultant • Sean Lee, Tangled Art Gallery • Christine Karcza, Accessibility Consultant • Kevin Puddister, Dundas Museum & Archives • Aislinn Thomas, Artist • Jessica Vellenga, formerly Hamilton Artists Inc.

46. Acknowledgements We would like to thank our accessibility advisory committee and the Government of Ontario for supporting this project.