52 years after its opening, the Kennedy Center still strives to live up to the ideals set forth by its namesake—particularly when it comes to accessibility for all. This seminar illustrates how exceeding mandates can create unintended benefits for patrons and operators and illuminates the ways that art spaces are advancing the future of inclusive design.
This story will be told through an examination of renovations at four major performance spaces over three decades—a microcosm of the history of accessibility from ADA compliance toward a broader human-centered design approach.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the key concepts of the social/civil rights model.
- Describe how integrating inclusive design can enrich all users of the space.
- Identify stakeholder engagement strategies that ensure an inclusive design process.
- Understand how removing cultural barriers is the key to accessible design.