2018 Oklahoma Arts Conference

Panchromatic: Spectrum of Possibilities

Jack McMahan
Following a serious bicycle accident that left him a quadriplegic in 2004, Jack McMahan became determined to reinvent himself. He has since served in several capacities in which he has worked to expand opportunities for individuals with disabilities. As current Executive Director of AccessWorks, Inc., McMahan leads a nonprofit company dedicated to helping recreation facility owners and managers improve facility and program accessibility. He has studied at the National Center on Accessibility, the National Parks Service, and The Smithsonian. He is also an active member of LEAD (Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disabilities). McMahan advocates for a broader understanding of the spirit of laws related to access, calling for the application of a variety of tools, techniques, and management practices to build lasting holistic solutions for individuals with mobility, sensory, and cognitive disabilities.

Jack McMahan's Schedule

Accessibility in the Arts, Part 1: Who, What, and Why
Date: Wednesday – October, 24 2018 Time: 2:00pm - 3:15pm Room: 21c Museum and Hotel Gallery 3
Brush up on the basics of why accessibility in the arts is vital. We’ll discuss the laws, demographics, and philosophies that drive the accessibility movement, and we will review what artists, administrators, and educators need to know when making their services more inclusive. Accessibility in the arts is a growing and inspiring movement. It is essential that you don’t get left behind.

Accessibility in the Arts, Part 2: How
Date: Thursday – October, 25 2018 Time: 10:00am - 11:30am Room: 21c Museum and Hotel Gallery 2
Making programs, activities, and services accessible is somewhat subjective. This session is dedicated to artists, administrators, and program managers who may or may not know where to begin. Join us for this workshop-style session in which we review accommodation, look at practical examples from leaders in the arts access field, explore simple first steps in becoming more accessible, and discuss the keys to success in advocating for inclusion of your own work.

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