- Next Cohort: March–May 2026 · Limited spots (15–20)
- Upcoming Info Session: November 2025 (Join waitlist below)
- Designed for festival, theatres and performing arts presenters.
Why We Created The Access Playbook
We’ve heard it again and again:
"It takes so much coordination and time to make access work."
"The language keeps changing, and it’s hard to know what’s right."
"There’s never enough capacity or systemic support to do it sustainably."
We get it — because we’ve been there too.
That’s why we created The Access Playbook: to make this work easier, clearer, and more sustainable for everyone working in the performing arts.
The Playbook helps you embed access into your workflows, policies, budgets, and timelines — with plain-language tools, real-world examples, and a supportive peer network.
“The Access Playbook sheds light on the grey area and illuminates all that is beautiful inside it… We realized something we thought we were good at is actually an opportunity to strengthen our organization and community.”
-Jeff Bray, Cultivate Festival
Join WaitlistFrom “Where Do I Start?” to “We’ve Got This.”
You want to welcome Deaf and Disabled artists and audiences — but it’s not always clear how to begin or keep it going.
That’s where The Access Playbook comes in.
👉🏽 Take real, meaningful steps without the fear of getting it wrong.
👉🏽 Find practical tools that fit real-world budgets and timelines.
👉🏽 Build communication and clarity across all departments.
👉🏽 Keep knowledge alive, even as teams change.
With step-by-step guidance, short online lessons, and a network of peers to lean on, you’ll gain the confidence, community, and tools to build inclusion that lasts.
How This Program Shapes Your Work
See what inclusion looks like in action, especially in rural and regional Canadian contexts.
Try out tools and ideas without putting relationships with artists on the line.
Hold on to best practices, even as staff and leadership change.
Build relationships with other arts workers who share your questions, challenges, and commitments.
Who it's for
This program is for arts leaders, presenters, and producers in small-to-midsize organizations who care deeply about inclusion — and want a clear, practical way to make it part of everyday work.
Why Join Us
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
The Access Playbook gives you a structured framework, peer support, and guidance from Deaf and Disabled cultural leaders.
Together, we’ll move from “where do I even start?” to sustainable, confident practice.
“It allows you to weave accessibility into your curatorial process and provides practical tools to help you plan, budget, and welcome more diverse artists to your stage.”
-Eric Goudie, Fergus Grand Theatre
Join WaitlistWhat You’ll Learn & Gain
Our 6-step framework is designed to help you build long-term relationships with Deaf and Disabled artists and audiences:
- Ground Your Why – Connect Disability Arts and culture to your core mission.
- Diagnose Your Access – Identify what’s working and where the gaps are.
- Build Authentic Partnerships – Foster trust and collaboration.
- Master Accessible Outreach – Communicate clearly with everyone.
- Budget for Access Creatively – Plan and fund access realistically, even on tight budgets.
- Engage & Refine with Community – Share, get feedback, and grow.
Plus: ready-to-use templates, tested tools, and real-world examples you can adapt immediately.
Who We Are
Creative Connector is a national arts hub by and for Deaf and Disabled artists. With funding from the Government of Canada, we built this first-of-its-kind program so arts workers like you can create accessible arts experiences with clarity, confidence, and care.
Reserve Your Spot in the Next Cohort
Get the tools, templates, and community you need to confidently build inclusive programming.
When you join, you’ll receive:
🎥 16+ self-paced micro-courses
📚 Art-focused templates + Resource Library (including a Tour-Ready Catalogue)
🤝 Peer learning sessions (3 × 2 hours)
✨ Bonus access to the Creative Connector newsletter for ongoing stories and opportunities
Cohort Offer (3-Month Program)
- 3 months of guided learning + peer support
- Unlimited micro-courses + downloadable tools
- 3 peer learning sessions
- 1-year access to Creative Connector’s Resource Library + newsletter
Pricing:
We know every organization’s resources look different. Our sliding scale helps keep the Playbook accessible for everyone while supporting fair pay for the artists and facilitators who deliver it.
- Under $200K annual operating budget → $399
- $200K–$500K → $999
- Over $500K → $1,599
(Choose the tier that best matches your organization’s annual operating budget.)
Licensing Offer (for larger teams)
Keep the Playbook in your organization year-round.
Access modules anytime and train your whole team at your own pace.
Pricing (per month):
- Under 24 users → $193
- 25–49 users → $285
- 50–99 users → $499
- 100–499 users → $980
- 500–999 users → $1,941
- 1000+ users → $3,878
FAQ's
Who is this for?
Programmers, producers, and presenters at festivals, venues, and artist‑run spaces who want practical tools to embed access.
How long is the cohort?
Typically 12 weeks with short lessons, templates, and monthly peer meetups. Exact dates are announced to the waitlist first.
What is the time commitment?
About 2–3 hours per week on average — you’ll spend more time doing the real work in your own context than in a classroom.
Will there be recordings and transcripts?
Yes. Recordings, transcripts, and plain‑language summaries are included. Ask about ASL/interpretation and CART as needed.
How accessible is the platform?
We prioritize accessible, low‑friction tools; we also share materials in multiple formats whenever possible.
Accessibility and Contact
Need this page or materials in another format? Email alexis@creativeconnctor.art and we’ll make it work. If you have access needs for the cohort or info session, tell us in the waitlist form.
