Accessible Arts / arts + disability NSW

Developed with arts organisations in mind, the report explores broad issues regarding the provision and improvement of access for people with disability to heritage listed buildings.

Removing the Obstacles began in 2007, when Accessible Arts, in partnership with Arts Access Australia, Arts Law Centre of Australia and UTS Shopfront sought to investigate whether heritage laws limit the capacity of arts organisations to provide physical access for people with disability and if there is a need for law reform.

The research involved a content analysis of state, national and international legislation, policy and other related resources regarding disability access and heritage, including the Disability (Access to Premises — Buildings) Standards 2010.

A resource pamphlet will be produced in early 2011 to assist arts organisations and services located in heritage buildings learn more about how to provide or improve access for people with disability.

Download the Full Report and Executive Summary.

Contact Accessible Arts for a hard copy in alternative formats. If you would like a copy of the resource pamphlet once produced, please provide us with your contact details – email link here

For further information, contact the Policy and Research Officer at pro@aarts.net.au or tel: (02) 9251 6499 ext 104.