This list of external resources is intended for Arts Administrators and Arts Organizations who are interested in making their services and programs accessible. Whether you are beginning or expanding your accessibility research, the resources listed below may provide guidance. 

Introduction And Overview To ADA And Accessibility

• LDOA Accessibility Self-Assessment
• ADA overview
• (NEA) Laws and compliance standards
• Disability sensitivity training video (A D.C. government training video with tips on interacting with people with disabilities)
• Universal Design Principles
• Downloadable disability access symbols
• (NEA) Brief accessibility checklist for programs
• National arts and disability resources

Resources For American Sign Language (ASL) And Captioning Services

• Agencies that can provide ASL
• Louisiana Commission for the Deaf

• Agencies that can provide CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) and captioning
• HIS Sign Language Interpreting

Website And Virtual Event Accessibility

• Guide on website accessibility
• Basic online content accessibility
• Assuring virtual events are accessible
• Accessibility checklist for virtual events

Accessibility of Venues and Spaces

• US Access Board - Guide to  Accessibility Standards
• Wheel Chair Spaces in Assembly Areas
• Accessible Parking
• Role of an ADA Coordinator
• ADA Quick Tips

Marketing And Social Media Resources

• (NASAA) Inclusive language – Ability section
• Accessible writing
• Best practices for writing accessible
• PlainLanguage.gov
• Social media best practices
• Making your social media more accessible
• Accessible marketing guides
• Tools for checking accessibility
• Accessible design – color checker