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Companion Card Affiliates Information Session
Accessible Arts, National Disability Services and Sydney Opera House will host an information session relating to implementation of the Companion Card in NSW for Affiliates and potential Affiliates of the program.
The Companion Card was launched in NSW by the Minister for Disability Services, Paul Lynch MP on 28 March 2008. It will enable fair ticketing for people with severe or profound disabilities who require carer support to attend events and venues.
Currently, three quarters of the 240 businesses registered to accept the Companion Card are arts organisations. This information session will inform these affiliates about implementation of the Card. It will also inform arts organisations yet to affiliate with the program, why it makes sense to accept the Companion Card at their events and venues.
Sancha Donald, CEO Accessible Arts commented, “It is pleasing to note that the Arts sector is leading the way in signing up to the scheme and demonstrating their commitment to improving access for people with disability in the community.”
Jeff Tonge, Affiliate Manager of the Companion Card from National Disability Services will deliver a presentation about the program at the information session and be available to answer questions.
When: 2.00 pm, Thursday 28 May, 2009
Where: The Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House.
Who: Affiliates and potential Affiliates of the Companion Card from the Arts
Contact: For more information and to book a place at the Information session contact Sancha Donald, Chief Executive Officer tel: 02 9251 6499 ext 8 or sdonald@aarts.net.au.
