Event
Ableism 101 Workshop with Q
Lame, crippling, retard/ed, gimp, moron, spaz, handicap/ped, handicapable, differently abled, diffability, special needs, deaf/blind to, hearing impaired, invalid, wheelchair bound -
From slurs to euphemisms to the way we describe our experiences, ableist language is in the very roots of our speech. Language translates to beliefs, beliefs translate to actions, and there is little left untouched by the insidious affects of ableism.
Awareness is the first step in creating change. In this workshop, learn to recognize ableism in your speech and actions and begin to change your habits.
There is no wrong place to start - no knowledge of disability or ableism is necessary for this or any workshops or series.
1:30 Doors / 2:00 - 3:30 Workshop / Wise Hall/ $20 Advance / $25 At Door / Financial access options available
All Ages event.
Free to Festival Pass holders! Get your Early Bird Passes here until April 10.
Tickets may be purchased ahead of time here on Brown Paper Tickets.
Box office and Will Call will open with doors at 1:30 pm.
Box office is CASH ONLY.
This event is a scent-reduced space. To assist us in our goal of increased access, please be aware of our attempt to reduce the impact of personal scented products (perfumes, scented oils, etc) in our festival spaces.
Accessibility Information for the Wise Hall:
Youll note on arrival a set of railed stairs leading into the Hall. The wheelchair accessible entrance is around back. For certain events there will be someone posted at the door throughout the event and/or a bell system will be rigged up to ensure no one has to wait out there to be let in. If this has not been clarified by organizers already, please consider contacting them for details.
Once inside, youll find a spacious wood-floored hall, open concept, tables and chairs set up throughout. The stage (accessible only via stairs) is to your left, and the washrooms towards the back of the hall. The washrooms are currently gendered, but sometimes will be marked gender neutral. There are two sets of washrooms. The one to the left of the bar is currently marked men is on the same level and is now wheelchair accessible, with 2 urinals and one wheelchair access stall and one non-wheelchair access stall. The one to the right of the bar, currently marked women, is wheelchair accessible with no urinals and one additional stall. *update as of June
Read the Radical Accessibility Mapping Projects WISE Hall overview or complete audit.
2013: please note that a new, wheelchair accessible mens bathroom has been created. The finishing touches are still being added, and the door has been adjusted to more easily fit wheelchair/scooter users, but overall the space is great.
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LocationThe WISE Hall (View)
1882 Adanac St.
Vancouver, BC V5L 4E5
Canada
Categories
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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