Join keynote speaker Simi Linton and leaders in the dance and disability communities to discuss the state of the art form. What are the opportunities for educating, developing, collaborating with and presenting disabled artists? How can disability advance innovation, excellence, and impact in dance?

This free, day-long series of convening focuses on a future for dance created and experienced with disabled New Yorkers. Commemorating the 25th anniversary year of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this event is hosted by Dance/NYC in partnership with the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, Art Beyond Sight, and Inclusion in the Arts. It builds on recent Dance/NYC research,Discovering Disability: Data and NYC Dance and is part of a three-year Dance/NYC initiative to increase inclusion and access to the art form.

When: Wednesday, July 8, 2015, 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Where: John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 860 11th Avenue, New York City (MTA Bus: M57, M31, M11)

How: FREE. Registration is required (registration closes July 1st). Please reserve in advance. Accessible seating is available. Requests for reasonable accommodations should be made in advance by contacting Dance/NYC at 212.966.4452 (Voice only) [email protected]. The event is in an open space around tables with chairs that are easy to remove. All seating will be accessible by default.

Contact: For volunteer opportunities, accessibility questions, and all other queries, please contact Dance/NYC at 212.966.4452 (Voice only) [email protected].