Artist’s Access Statement Template
 
Your Name  
Disability Access Requirements / Disability Access Statement
 
Intro sentence or two for context
 
I have created an access statement to ensure that as a disabled person my working environment and practices are accessible and barrier free. Please let me know if you need further clarification on any of the below points. Here is a link to the social model of disability which may help explain why this is important. www……
 
My requirements
 
These have been broken down into sections in the example below. The examples relate to a variety of conditions and barriers
E.g.
 
Travel

• My mobility means that I require a taxi to get from place to place
• First class train travel is required

 
Meetings

• I require a clear agenda at least two days in advance
• BSL interpreter
• Captioning on zoom

 
Installation of exhibitions

• My access assistant will be with me or you need to provide an access assistant
• Agreements in advance

 
Events

• Information of expectations well in advance
• Step free access to the venue

 
Time Frames

• Regular working hours – I require regular working hours and am unable to stay late or work longer hours during production week
• I need regular breaks in a quiet space

 
Working practices

• No last minute changes
• No ambiguity of communications
• Clear agreements and timeframes
• Avoid overwhelming information or events

 
Online Working

• Time limited meetings with rest breaks
• Clear meetings agenda in advance
• Captions for meetings

 
Additional notes
 
If you think these are useful to include – use your experience to guide you and remember this is about other people meeting your access requirements (empowering not exposing)
 

• There can be some variations in my condition you should be aware of and which we need to factor in.

 

• My energy levels can fluctuate day to day / week to week so it is essential to have a balanced and well planned workload, with plans in place should things change.