National Arts and Disability Strategy 2009. • Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). • Disability Inclusion Act 2014 (NSW). • Methodology and consultation process The Gallery partnered with Accessible Arts, the peak arts and disability organisation in New South Wales, over the 2016–17 period to engage in a rigorous research and consultation process. The process was led by consultant Sarah Houbolt. Accessible Arts conducted an analysis of the Gallery’s buildings, programs and digital spaces. Accessible Arts also reviewed internal and public Gallery documents, and consulted and interviewed including directors, volunteers and contractors. External users of the Gallery’s services were also interviewed. Survey data was presented to Gallery staff for feedback. Data from this process provided invaluable information on access issues and best practice, informing and underpinning the final DIAP. As part of the development of the Gallery’s DIAP, informal consultation was also conducted with Front Up, a disability-led arts and cultural program based in Western Sydney. The Gallery sincerely thanks the team from Accessible Arts, particularly Morwenna Collett, Gaele Sobott and Michael Huxley, as well as all individuals and organisations involved in the consultation process for their ongoing support of improving access at the Gallery. Our vision While there have been many successful outcomes as a result of the Disability Action Plan 2009, the Gallery’s recent consultation process has shown that there is still work to be done. Our new plan will focus on improving access in the following areas: 1 Attitudes and behaviours: through training, consultation and review of protocol, the Gallery will increase awareness and change perceptions. 2 Liveable communities: the Gallery will review its physical and digital space and explore new ways of providing universal engagement. 3 Employment: the Gallery will investigate opportunities to increase its commitment to workplace equality and inclusion. 4 Systems and processes: the Gallery will review and improve systems and processes to ensure better access to services, venues and support. Leading into the expansion and growth of the Gallery, the DIAP will provide a framework for the Gallery to continue to support and value artists and visitors with disability and their invaluable contribution to the community. The DIAP further focuses on understanding how people with disability, across all our stakeholder groups, engage with the Gallery now and into the future.
• National Arts and Disability Strategy 2009. • Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). • Disability Inclusion Act 2014 (NSW). Methodology and consultation process The Gallery partnered with Accessible Arts, the peak arts and disability organisation in New South Wales, over the 2016–17 period to engage in a rigorous research and consultation process. The process was led by consultant Sarah Houbolt. Accessible Arts conducted an analysis of the Gallery’s buildings, programs and digital spaces. Accessible Arts also reviewed internal and public Gallery documents, and consulted and interviewed including directors, volunteers and contractors. External users of the Gallery’s services were also interviewed. Survey data was presented to Gallery staff for feedback. Data from this process provided invaluable information on access issues and best practice, informing and underpinning the final DIAP. As part of the development of the Gallery’s DIAP, informal consultation was also conducted with Front Up, a disability-led arts and cultural program based in Western Sydney. The Gallery sincerely thanks the team from Accessible Arts, particularly Morwenna Collett, Gaele Sobott and Michael Huxley, as well as all individuals and organisations involved in the consultation process for their ongoing support of improving access at the Gallery. Our vision While there have been many successful outcomes as a result of the Disability Action Plan 2009, the Gallery’s recent consultation process has shown that there is still work to be done. Our new plan will focus on improving access in the following areas: 1 Attitudes and behaviours: through training, consultation and review of protocol, the Gallery will increase awareness and change perceptions. 2 Liveable communities: the Gallery will review its physical and digital space and explore new ways of providing universal engagement. 3 Employment: the Gallery will investigate opportunities to increase its commitment to workplace equality and inclusion. 4 Systems and processes: the Gallery will review and improve systems and processes to ensure better access to services, venues and support. Leading into the expansion and growth of the Gallery, the DIAP will provide a framework for the Gallery to continue to support and value artists and visitors with disability and their invaluable contribution to the community. The DIAP further focuses on understanding how people with disability, across all our stakeholder groups, engage with the Gallery now and into the future.