15/05/25 · Online
End-to-End Access: A digital approach to inclusivity for deaf visitors
Sheffield Museums – Weston Park Museum © Andy Brown
In this one-hour webinar, Oliver Webster, Head of Systems and Services at Stagetext, will present how to make your online resources and events accessible to deaf audiences.
In this webinar you will learn:
- The basics of deaf awareness
- What “end-to-end accessibility” is, and why it’s important when considering your visitors’ digital journey
- The different access provisions available to you and the pros and cons of each
Oliver will share data-driven insights and personal experiences from deaf visitors to highlight the importance of these practices. The webinar will end with a Q&A to address any questions you may have.
When is it happening and where?
This webinar takes place on Thursday 15 May, at 2 pm and will be hosted on Zoom.
What level is it?
Beginner
This webinar will be useful for anyone looking to improve their deaf accessibility and grow their deaf audience.
Accessibility
Live captions and BSL interpretation will be provided for this webinar. You will receive a copy of the presentation slides in advance. You can join and leave the online space as required, and choose if and how to participate in each element of the webinar.
If you’re unable to access the information on this page or register for the event using Eventbrite, please get in touch.
If there is another way we can make it easier for you to access this webinar, please let us know upon booking or get in touch at [email protected] We ask you to give a minimum of 10 days’ notice where possible.
What type of webinar is it?
Instructional format with presentation slides. You will be able to ask questions using the Q+A function and engage with the presenters using the chat. This session will be hosted as a Zoom Webinar.
Can I book a place?
This webinar is presented as part of a funded programme for creative and cultural organisations. Free places are available for anyone who works with or for a publicly funded arts and cultural organisation and for those currently in receipt of or usually eligible for Arts Council funding.
Can I ask questions?
Yes, and we actively encourage it to shape the content. You can ask in advance on Twitter using the hashtag #DigitalCultureNetwork or message @ace_dcn.
You can also ask questions on the day using the Zoom live-stream chat facility.
Can I receive 1-2-1 support?
The Digital Culture Network is part of a funded programme for creative and cultural organisations. We have a team of nine Tech Champions across the country, who can provide free 1-2-1 support in a range of areas including digital strategy development, websites, social media, data analytics, digital content creation, SEO and paid marketing, CRM, box office and ticketing systems and email marketing. This support is available for those currently funded by or usually eligible for Arts Council England funding. You can fill in our online contact form to be put in touch with one of our Tech Champions, online contact form.
Please get in touch if you have any questions about your eligibility.
Date not convenient or you didn’t get a ticket?
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Questions?
Please email us at [email protected] or for more information about the Digital Culture Network. To request free 1-2-1 support from a Tech Champion visit digitlculturenetwork.org.uk/ask-a-tech-champion/ or find us on Twitter @ace_dcn.
Privacy
When you register for an event, please refer to Arts Council England’s privacy notice to see how we use your personal data. Please note that in line with this policy, we may share your basic data (name, job title and organisation) with other participants and event partners. We will only share your contact details with partners should you opt-in to do so during the registration process.