A focus on Central and Southern Illinois
Event Description: We are thrilled to bring our Collab Social to Champaign-Urbana for the first time! Come learn about the Collab and what we offer as we grow our community stakeholder network beyond Chicago. Join us for a light info session and networking at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts to chat accessibility-related topics with passionate members of the accessibility community… all with a focus on the small changes we are making at our organizations to incrementally make a big impact for cultural spaces and visitors with disabilities! Snacks, including vegetarian and gluten-free offerings, and light refreshments provided.
Event Date: Saturday, October 19th
Event Time: 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Central Time
Location: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Address: 500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana, IL 61801-3788
Program Accessibility: Real-Time Captioning and ASL interpretation will be available for the program. Networking will follow. Please clearly indicate any additional access requests (such as sighted guides, large print material, etc) via via the event registration form at least 3 business days in advance of the event. You can also call or text 773-203-5039 to discuss specific requests.
Mask Policy: Masks are strongly encouraged when not actively eating, drinking, or presenting. Masks will be available at the Collab Check in table if needed.
Covid Safety
As COVID-19 continues to impact our communities — and because there will be immunocompromised and medically vulnerable people in attendance — we need your help to create and maintain a safer environment for all. It is our collective responsibility to follow this guidance and we appreciate your cooperation in advance.
If you test positive for COVID-19 within 4 days following the event, please notify info@CulturalAccessCollab.org and let us know. We will inform all attendees.
Suggested Donation: While our programs are free, a $5 suggested donation helps to cover programming costs to ensure Cultural Access Collaborative’s mission is achievable and accessible to all. You may donate online at any time! Donations to the Collaborative are tax deductible.
Registration: Join us by completing this event registration form! Note that registrations will close on October 18 at 11:55 p.m. CST. In case of technical difficulties, please email info@CulturalAccessCollab.org for assistance.
Cultural Access Collaborative is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit supported by Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, PERT Foundation, The MacArthur Funds for Culture, Equity, and the Arts at the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, The Michael and Mona Heath Fund, and individual donors like you. In addition, this program is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events with funds provided by the National Endowment for the Arts as part of the American Rescue Plan as well as a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency through federal funds provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.