BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-AUCD VERSION:1.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DCREATED:20240328T140553 LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T140553 DTSTART:20090722T040000Z DTEND:20090724T040000Z SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Webinar Event: National Summit on Careers in The Arts for People with Disabilities LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Online DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:The Broadcast of this event is being made available through funding and support provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, National Network of ADA Centers (DBTAC), The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the National Institute on Disability Rehabilitation and Research (NIDRR).=0D=0A=0D=0AThis is a live event taking place at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC. Several Sessions during this 3 day event will be made available via a webinar. Individuals can connect from their homes or offices and join any or all of the scheduled events. Instructions for connecting to the webinar are listed below the schedule of broadcast events. All times are "approximate" as this is a live event and there may be some fluctuations in the timing of sessions starting and ending.=0D=0A=0D=0ALimited technical assistance is available by calling 866-232-1990 (V/TTY).=0D=0AAn archive will be created of this program and made available at a later date.=0D=0A=0D=0AWednesday, July 22, 2009=0D=0A=0D=0A2:00 - 3:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)=0D=0AWelcome & Opening RemarksDarrell Ayers, Vice President of Education, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing ArtsPatrice Walker Powell, Acting Chairman, National Endowment for the ArtsSoula Antoniou, President, VSA artsRichard Balkus, Associate Commissioner, Program Development and Research, U.S. Social Security AdministrationFaith McCormick, Acting Commissioner, Administration on Developmental Disabilities U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesKathy Martinez, Assistant Security, Office on Disability and Employment Policy, U.S. Department of LaborRoseAnn M. Ashby, Senior Policy Analyst, at the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, U.S. Department of Education =0D=0A=0D=0A3:00 - 4:15 PM (Eastern Standard Time)=0D=0AArt Careers PanelChair: Sandra Gibson, President, Association of Performing Arts PresentersVisual Arts: Riva Lehrer, Curator, Access Living of ChicagoTheater: Aaron Kubey, Executive Director/President, National Theater of the DeafLiterary: Stephen Kuusisto, Professor, University of Iowa, Department of EnglishDance: Judith Smith, Artistic Director, AXIS Dance CompanyDesign: Jack Catlin, FAIA, Partner, LCM Architects=0D=0A=0D=0AThursday, July 23, 2009=0D=0A=0D=0A9:30 - 10:15 AM (Eastern Standard Time)=0D=0ANew Research on Careers in the Arts for People with Disabilities Chair: Sunil Iyengar, Director, Research & Analysis, National Endowment for the ArtsCarrie Sandahl, Associate Professor, University of Illinois=0D=0A=0D=0A10:15 - 11:45M (Eastern Standard Time)=0D=0ABreakthroughs & Accomplishments=0D=0AIntroduction: Jonathan Katz, CEO, National Assembly of State Arts AgenciesChair: Don Ehman, Program Officer and Access Coordinator, New Jersey State Council on the ArtsStatewide Forums:Olivia Raynor, Director, National Arts and Disability Center and Tarjan CenterCelia Hughes, Executive Director, VSA arts of TexasEric McGehearty, ArtistMentorships/Internships:Betty Siegel, Director of Accessibility, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing ArtsMimi Smith, Producing Artistic Director, Amaryllis Theatre Company/VSA arts of PennsylvaniaChristopher Imbrosciano, ActorAccess to Design:Elaine Ostroff, Founding Director, Institute for Human Centered DesignDaniel Hunter, Co-Director, Access to Design Professions, Institute for Human-Centered DesignPaul Mushrush, Architecture Draftsperson=0D=0A=0D=0A12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (Eastern Standard Time)=0D=0ASummit Banquet SpeakersRemarks: Bill O'Brien, Deputy Chairman for Grants & Awards, National Endowment for the ArtsKareem Dale, Special Assistant to the President for Arts, Culture and Disability PolicyVictoria Lewis, Founding Director, Other Voices, Mark Taper Forum, University of Redlands=0D=0A=0D=0A1:45 - 3:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)=0D=0AEducation and Training ConversationsChair: Steve Peters, President, American Theatre in Higher EducationJurg Koch, Assistant Professor, Dance Program, University of Washington, SeattleYulia Arakelyan, DancerIsrael Hicks, Chairman and Artistic Director Rutgers University - Theater Arts DepartmentChristopher Roberts, Producing Artistic Director, SteppingStone Theatre CompanyRiva Lehrer, Curator, Access Living of ChicagoSunaura Taylor, Artist=0D=0A=0D=0A3:15 - 4:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)=0D=0ASocial Security & Work IncentivesChair: Judith Smith, Artistic Director, AXIS Dance CompanySusan Wilschke, Director, Office of Program Evaluation, Social Security AdministrationJoseph Razes, Director, Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Social Security AdministrationJohn Spears, Illinois Health Benefits for Workers with Disabilities=0D=0A=0D=0A =0D=0A=0D=0AFriday, July 24, 2009=0D=0A=0D=0A9: 00 - 11:00 AM (Eastern Standard Time)=0D=0AJob Support & IssuesChair: John Kemp, Principal, Powers, Pyles, Sutter & Verville PC and Executive Director and General Counsel, U.S. Business Leadership NetworkBeth Bienvenu, Policy Advisor Office of Disability Employment Policy, U.S. Department of LaborAmy Kitchener, Executive Director, Alliance for California Traditional ArtsBeverlee Stafford, Executive Director, National Rehabilitation AssociationJudith Smith, Artistic Director, AXIS Dance CompanyMary Verdi Fletcher, President/Founding Artistic Director, The Dancing Wheels Company & SchoolGay Hanna, Executive Director, National Center for Creative AgingJason Olson, Social Insurance Specialist/Office of Employment Support Programs, Social Security AdministrationLiz Ortiz-Mackes, Casting Director/Producer , Casting SolutionsRose Ann Cleveland, Executive Director, The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation=0D=0A=0D=0A11:15 AM - 12:15 PM (Eastern Standard Time)=0D=0AIssue PapersChair: Margaret Schoenfeld, Acting Director of Local Arts Agencies' Services, Americans for the ArtsLegal Developments: Carrie Griffin Basas, Assistant Professor, University of Tulsa, College of LawFunding: Deborah Lewis, Consultant, Arts Access NowHow Technology Impacts Careers in the Arts: William Clymer, Associate Professor, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester Institute of TechnologyHigher Education: Carrie Sandahl, Associate Professor, University of Illinois=0D=0A=0D=0AInstructions for Connecting to the Broadcast=0D=0A=0D=0AAll times on the agenda are approximate. This is a "live event" and there may be some fluctuations in the start and end time of sessions. Individuals participating are advised to log in early and be prepared for changes to the scheduled sessions in terms of start and end times.=0D=0A=0D=0AParticipants will be able to listen to all sessions and view visuals (PowerPoint Presentations) when available. Interaction is limited to using the available chat room to submit questions and/or comments. Questions from webcast participants will be incorporated into the program as time and circumstances allow. We cannot guarantee that all of your questions will be conveyed to the speakers during the sessions.=0D=0A=0D=0AThe DBTAC webinar system is fully accessible to individuals using assistive technology to participate. Streaming Real-time captioning is available throughout the webcast. Use of Real-time captioning will require opening a second browser window and resizing both windows so that you can view the presentation and captions side-by-side. Instructions for accessing the real-time captioning are found below the instructions for logging into the webinar system. It is highly recommended that individuals test their computer systems for compatibility with this system in advance of the program. Some firewall system will block the plug-in and you may need to consult an IT person for assistance. We cannot be responsible for problems with your internet connection, firewalls, or any personal computer hardware or software issues that may interfere with your participation in the program. Technology is never perfect and problems such as dropped connection, loss of sound, etc. can be anticipated. Please be patient. Limited technical assistance is available by calling 866-232-1990 (V/TTY).=0D=0A=0D=0ATechnical requirements=0D=0A=0D=0ARequires that you download and install a plug-in:Please make sure that your PC and Internet connection meet the following minimum requirements:Minimum 800 MHz ProcessorWindows XP/Vista Operating System;=0D=0ANote: If you are using a Mac or Linux computer please skip to Option #2.Sound CardMinimum 1 GB of RAMInternet Explorer V6-7, 8 (Not Firefox)High-Speed Connection to the Internet (minimum download speed: 600 kbps, minimum upload speed: 350 kbps).Test your PC's multimedia capabilities and Internet speed by clicking on the following link. An application will download to your system. It is safe to use and virus-free. Click on "Run" twice to start the utility. All the test results should be "excellent" or "good." Click this link to download and install the IDEAL Conference® Plug-In.=0D=0A=0D=0AImportant NotesThe plug-in needs to downloaded and installed every time you enter the auditorium. The client application is updated often and you must have the current version installed to avoid incompatibility problems.If you experience problems downloading and/or installing the IDEAL Conference® Plug-In, please skip to Option #2.Once the plug-in has been installed, click here to enter the conference room.A dialog box will display prompting you to enter a "User Name" and "Password." Enter your first and last name in the "User Name" field.Please leave the password field blank.Click the Log On button.=0D=0A=0D=0AOption 2=0D=0A=0D=0ADirect connect which does not require a plug-in download and installation If you are using a Mac or Linux computer, or are experiencing a problem downloading and/or installing the IDEAL Conference® Plug-In:Make sure that your PC and Internet connection meet the minimum requirements listed under option #1 above.In order to hear the presenter speaking you need have Adobe Flash Player installed on your PC. If you do not currently have Adobe Flash Player installed on your PC, you can download and install it by clicking this link.Click on the following link to enter the conference room.Enter your first and last name in the User Name field.Please leave the password field blank.Click the Log On button.=0D=0A=0D=0AInstructions for Loffing into the Simultaneous Real-Time Captioning=0D=0A=0D=0A(To optimize your experience with the webinar: Open the Real-time captioning application in a separate browser. Resize both of the browser windows to view the webinar and captioning side-by-side)=0D=0A=0D=0AUse the following link to enter the Streaming Real-Time Captioning System.=0D=0A PRIORITY:3 URL:http://www.aucd.org/template/event.cfm?event_id=1835&id=965 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR