About this Event
Article 30 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) affirms the right of persons with disabilities to participate in cultural life on an equal basis, including access to cultural materials, activities, and venues. Therefore, accessibility and reasonable accommodation are essential to enable artistic, creative, and intellectual expression. Cultural participation is both a fundamental human right and a key driver of social inclusion, and artists with disabilities are vital in shaping cultural discourse, strengthening accessibility, and representation. However, persistent barriers remain across the arts sector, including physical, digital, and structural challenges in access, employment, and representation.
The German Government, in cooperation with the City of New York and the Goethe-Institut New York, invites you to participate in this event which will feature a panel discussion on “Arts and Accessibility: Cultural Participation and Inclusion in the Arts,” followed by a concert of the Berlin-based rapper and inclusion ambassador, Graf Fidi.
This event takes place in the context of the 19th Conference of State Parties to the UN CRPD, which will be held this year from June 9-11, 2026 at the UN Headquarters in New York. It will facilitate dialogue on accessibility in the cultural sector and share experiences by bringing together policymakers, cultural institutions, artists and representatives of the disability community to discuss practical approaches to improving accessibility in arts and performance venues.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Goethe-Institut New York, 30 Irving Place, New York, United States
USD 0.00
