Creative Connector Updated on Mar 5, 2026 2 min read

The Access Playbook Spring Cohort Begins April 7th!

Join our upcoming info session on March 20th to learn more about the program.

What is the Access Playbook?

The Access Playbook is an online, self-paced introductory program that walks arts presenters through six chapters. By the end of the program, participants will leave with:

A stronger grounding in Disability arts history and context
A clearer understanding of their organization’s access gaps
Practical approaches for building relationships with Deaf and Disabled artists
Strategies for more accessible marketing and audience outreach
A framework for planning realistic access budgets
A draft access plan tailored to their organization

It’s a structured process with practical tools, real-world examples, and supportive peer cohort spaces designed to help translate intention into sustainable, day-to-day practice within your organization.

While the learning materials are self-paced, participants join a small cohort of other arts presenters and gather for 3 live conversations to share questions, approaches, and reflections from their work.

Who's it for?

This program is for:

Artistic Directors
Presenters and Programmers
Producers and General Managers
Marketing and Communications leads
Board members engaged in season planning
Performing arts organizations ready to examine how access shows up in their systems

It’s especially useful for teams who:

Want to program more Deaf and Disabled artists but don’t know where to start
Have tried before and found it confusing or overwhelming
Are looking for a structured, values-aligned framework

Who it's not for

This program may not be a good fit if:

You’re looking for a quick checklist or compliance training
You’re not currently in a decision-making role or influencing decisions
Your organization isn’t open to making cultural shifts
You’re seeking individual artist career development (this program is designed for presenters working within organizations)

Why now?

Across the country, we’re seeing growing interest in Deaf and Disability arts but many organizations are still stuck at the intention stage.

The gap isn’t usually desire. It’s resources, clarity, structure, and confidence.
The Access Playbook is designed to help address that.

Spring Cohort Details

Cohort Dates: April 7 - June 26, 2026 (12 weeks)
Format: 6 short learning modules, 3 live peer cohort sessions + downloadable tools
Available spots: 14 spots

*We keep the cohort sessions small so that conversations can be real, contextual, and grounded in your specific organizational challenges.

Fees

The Access Playbook uses a capacity-based pricing model. Fees are based on your organization’s annual operating budget so that contribution is proportionate and equitable across the cohort.

Spring 2026 Cohort Pricing: