In the dynamic world of festivals, creating truly inclusive experiences requires a thoughtful approach to accessibility. Drawing from my rich experiences with Art of Mass Gathering, The Underground Music Showcase, Story Tapestries, Open Circle Theatre, The Kennedy Center and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, I've distilled five professional accessibility tips that can transform the way we design and execute events.

I gave this talk along side Laurie Summers at a Sustaining All Life on Disability and Climate Change during the NYC Climate Week. I talked about the need to have relationships with people with disabilities, the importance of representation of people with disabilities and the importance of making plans for climate emergencies by listening to your neighbors.

Disability wisdom: for me there are three ways I experience having my body, ways I find myself as a person with a disability, how I know I am disabled…

How are spaces, practices and processes a love letter to the body or not and how could they be more so?

I hope that my artwork welcomes people. That it invites and enables people to keep the focus on their body and what they came here for. And they will be more ready to partner with thier medical team, state their access needs and design doable health plans

As we bid farewell to 2023, I'm thrilled to reflect on the remarkable moments in my artistic journey. This year, my work found a home in seven vibrant cities across the United States, contributing to important conversations and fostering inclusivity.