Katie Samson (she/her) is the Director of Education at Art-Reach, an organization that advocates for, and expands accessible opportunities for the greater Philadelphia region. In this program, she presents case studies demonstrating how organizations can find unique approaches to advancing access for people with disabilities. From touch tours at archives, to apps that help visitors deeply engage with historic sites regardless of ability, and more, we invite you to find inspiration for your own work in these stories. Following the presentation, you will have a chance to do your own creative brainstorming as a group on how you might deepen accessibility at your institution.
About our Speaker:
Katie Samson is an educator, disability self-advocate, and storyteller who actively engages in Philadelphia arts and culture. She is the Director of Education at Art-Reach. For 20 years, Katie was the spokesperson for KSF, a grassroots foundation created to support research studies and quality of life for people with spinal cord injury. She serves on the Advisory Board of Thomas Jefferson University, Department of Occupational Therapy, the Board of Directors for World CAFÉ Live and Team Sunshine Performance. She founded an adaptive birding group in February 2021 and coordinates outings with Pennsylvania Center for Adaptive Sports in the spring and fall.
This webinar took place on February 15, 2024
10 сен 2024
