BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:icalendar-ruby CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260417T010715Z UID:3625575e-e5b8-47a4-bd81-4607ad33f1c9 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190805T000000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190807T000000 DESCRIPTION:2019 Conference and Training – Denver\, CO\nCapacity Building Workshops: August 3-4\nConference: August 5-7\n\nEvery year the Kennedy C enter's Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD®) conference bri ngs experienced and new professionals together to explore practical method s for implementing accessibility in cultural environments. A LEAD® we sh are resources and knowledge\, develop best practices\, and experience acce ssibility in action.\n\n\n \n Basic to Advanced: No matter what level of experience you have\, there's always something to learn. The building bloc ks will give newcomers the tools and information they need to develop a su ccessful accessibility program while the discussion groups and advanced tr ack address accessibility for the most experienced.\n \n \n Facilities to Programs: Sessions and discussions will cover all aspects of accessibilit y from the built environment to programs and communication.\n \n \n Legal Obligations &\; Customer Service: Learn about relevant laws and regula tions and explore accessibility from the customer service and business cas e perspectives.\n \n \n Networking: Engage in conversations with colleagu es who are enthusiastic about accessibility and eager to share their insig hts and learn from others.\n \n\n\nJoin us to continue the dialogue\, to s hare exciting ideas\, and to explore new and innovative ways to welcome ev eryone.\n\nWho Attends?\n\nLEAD® provides professional development for:\ n\n\n \n Accessibility Managers and Coordinators\n \n \n Box Office and Ho use Managers\n \n \n Outreach and Education Coordinators\n \n \n Patrons a nd Visitor Services Managers\n \n \n Facilities and Operations Managers\n \n \n Exhibition Designers\n \n \n State and Local Government ADA/504 Coor dinators\n \n \n Marketing and Audience Development Directors\n \n \n Stat e Arts Commission/Council Accessibility Coordinators\n \n\n\nThe LEAD® c onference does not address professional development for artists with disab ilities or arts education. For resources for artists with disabilities\,  please visit the VSA Programs page. For information on arts in education f or people with disabilities\, please visit the Intersections Conference p age.\n\nWhy attend LEAD®?\n\nHere are just a few reasons why LEAD® is a smart choice for professional development for cultural arts administrator s.\n\n\n \n One-of-a-kind professional development. No other conference f ocuses on accessibility in cultural venues like LEAD®. The conference pro vides an intimate\, rich atmosphere to engage arts professionals of all ex perience levels.\n \n \n Access to ideas. Tap into the collective “brai n trust” of arts managers from museums\, theaters\, parks\, zoos\, libra ries\, and other cultural venues from around the world.\n \n \n Access to experts. The Kennedy Center engages leading thinkers in the field to pres ent at the conference. And after the event\, attendees are invited to join an exclusive listserv to continue the conversation and ask questions.\n \ n \n Networking opportunities. LEAD® has a number of networking opportu nities both during the conference and at evening social events. Meet and m ingle colleagues from around the world in an open and safe forum.\n \n \n Practical information. You'll leave with ideas and practices that can be implemented at your organization right away.\n \n \n Something for everyon e. LEAD® has sessions and workshops for beginners and the more experien ced. It doesn't matter what your background or knowledge level is – we h ave sessions for you.\n \n \n Experiential opportunities. LEAD® provide s the opportunity to experience accessibility services and programs. Throu gh our pre-conference Capacity Building Workshops and optional performance s with accessibility services\, you can see access in action!\n \n\n\nRegi stration Eligibility and Rates\n\nEligibility\n\nNot all registrations wil l be accepted. Space is limited and preference will be given to paid staf f at cultural arts organizations\, cultural arts service or government age ncies who are directly responsible for making programs and facilities acce ssible to people with disabilities. The Kennedy Center reserves the right to decline registrations. In the event that registration is declined\, the Center will issue a refund for any fees collected.\n\nRegistration Rates\ n\nConference: August 5-7\n\n\n \n \n Registration Type\n Individual Rate\n Team Rate\n \n \n \n \n Arts/Cultural Organization Staff\n $325.00\n $300.00\n \n \n Federal/State/Local Government Staff\n $ 325.00\n $300.00\n \n \n College/University Arts or Arts Administrat ion Staff\n $325.00\n $300.00\n \n \n Arts Service Agency Staff\n $325.00\n $300.00\n \n \n Non-Profit Disability Service Organizati on Staff\n $750.00\n N/A\n \n \n For-Profit Disability or Arts Ser vice Organization Staff and Consultants\n $850.00\n N/A\n \n \n St udent Scholarships\n (Application required. See below for complete detai ls)\n $160.00\n N/A\n \n \n ONE-DAY PASS \n Only available to A rts/Cultural Organizations\, \n Federal/State/Local Governments\, Colle ge/University Arts\, \n and Arts Service Agencies.\n $200.00\n N/A\ n \n \n Presenters\n $80.00\n N/A\n \n \n Capacity Building Wo rkshops\n Varies by workshop\n N/A\n \n \n\n\nScholarships for Studen ts\n\nGraduate and undergraduate students enrolled in arts administration/ management or museum studies programs can apply for a scholarship to atten d the LEAD® Conference at a reduced rate of $160. If accepted\, student r egistration would include access to sessions Monday\, August 5 through Wed nesday\, August 7\, 2019. Additional fees apply for pre-conference and cap acity building workshops as well as the Awards Evening and other special e vents.\n\nIf you have questions about the scholarships\, please contact th e Kennedy Center's Accessibility Office at access@kennedy-center.org or  202-416-8727.\n\nThe deadline to apply is May 1\, 2019 at 11:59 PM EDT. \n\nTeam Registration Discounts:\n\nIf your organization sends more than o ne person to the full conference\, the registration rate drops to $300 per person! Please Note: The team registration rate is only available to st aff members of arts or cultural organizations\; arts or cultural service a gencies\; university or college arts or arts administration program staff\ ; and federal\, state or local government employees.\n\nHotel Accommodatio ns:\n\nThe Kennedy Center's 2019 LEAD® Conference is pleased to offer sp ecially priced room blocks at two downtown hotels located a convenient dis tance from our primary conference venue\, the Denver Center for the Perfor ming Arts\, and many shops\, restaurants\, and other local attractions.\n SUMMARY:Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD®) Conference and Training - August 2019 BEGIN:VALARM ACTION:DISPLAY TRIGGER:-P6D SUMMARY:Alarm notification END:VALARM BEGIN:VALARM ACTION:DISPLAY TRIGGER:-P SUMMARY:Alarm notification END:VALARM END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR