Case studies
Case study: SIGNAL programme leads way in accessibility
14 September 2012
Stephanie Clarke, Assistant Producer at THE EDGE in Auckland, was employed in February 2010 to set up and co-ordinate SIGNAL, a programme offering sign language interpreted performances and audio described performances of productions. Read more
Case study: Kylee Maloney, a consultant on accessible documentation
June 2012
"My vision statement on my website is that one day I hope to be redundant - that accessible documents and websites will be the norm and I won't be needed." Read more
Case study: Dunedin Public Art Gallery's insightful tours
2 April 2012
A key challenge for Lynda Cullen, Co-ordinator, Visitor Programmes, Dunedin Public Art Gallery, was working out how to explain size to participants in her "insightful tours" for blind and vision impaired visitors. Read more
Case study: Taki Rua's accessibility policy
26 March 2012
Attending the Arts For All Wellington Network forums and discussion groups motivated Esther Green, Operational Manager at Taki Tua Productions, to develop an accessibility policy for the national Māori theatre company. Read more
Case study: Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
4 October 2011
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery in New Plymouth is the inaugural recipient of the Big 'A' Creative New Zealand Arts For All Award. A key benefit of receiving the award is that it's encouraged the gallery to continue its journey of ensuring accessibility, says its Communications and Experience Manager, Felicity Connell. Plus there's nothing like having the spotlight on you to ensure you stay focussed! Read more
Case study: an audio-described performance of The Pohutukawa Tree
9 March 2011
Sarah Adams graduated from Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School in 2010 with a Bachelor of Performing Arts (Management). As production manager of The Pohutukawa Tree, Toi Whakaari's graduating production, she took up the challenge of providing an audio-described performance of this iconic New Zealand play. Read more
Case study: Arts and Disability Ireland
1 February 2011
Arts and Disability Ireland is a national arts development organisation, based in Dublin. Pádraig Naughton, Director of Arts and Disability Ireland, talks to Arts Access Aotearoa about Arts and Disability Ireland's role, some of its key partnerships and projects, and its plans for 2011 and beyond. Read more
Case study: Sadler’s Wells
31 January 2011
What Sadler's Wells has achieved, in terms of its access and ongoing commitment, is huge, says Sarah Howard, Access Officer, Sadler's Wells, London. Read more
Case study: City Gallery Wellington
20 May 2010
Providing meaningful ways for various communities to access and engage with art at City Gallery Wellington is a key part of Kirsty Glengarry's role as Manager of Education and Public Programmes. Read more
Case study: Suzanne Cowan
20 May 2010
"A career as a dancer and choreographer might seem an unusual occupation for someone who uses a wheelchair but this has been my focus for the past ten years," writes Suzanne Cowan. Read more
Case study: Touch Compass Dance Trust
20 May 2010
For Touch Compass Dance Trust, accessibility is not just about venues. It's about changing people's perceptions, attitudes and practices. It's about respecting individual differences and encouraging individual creativity. Read more
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