What are we doing to ensure Dirty Gender Secrets is an accessible event?

We believe that people with physical, mental and emotional (dis)Abilities are the community, not an exception to it. Therefore, we have tried to curate and organize Dirty Gender Secrets keeping in mind the needs of everyone involved. Putting together a show that is accessible does mean that there is plenty of work to do - but to exclude people on the basis of physical, mental and/or emotional (dis)Abilities requires far more work in the long run.

We are organizing a show that calls for inclusion. People who are ageing, sick, dying and (dis)Abled are often over looked by organizers and excluded from decision making positions. There are tangible actions we can take to change this. Why not start with an art event?

As artists and organizers who live creatively trying to manage our own relationships with ability, access and inclusion, we feel that art is for anyone who wants and deserves to be inspired, educated and challenged.

If you or someone you know would like to attend Dirty Gender Secrets but has concerns about whether the events will be accessible to them, please contact us.

The steps we've taken to ensure basic accessibility include having a wheelchair accessible and scent/chemical free venue, providing ASL interpretation as well as resting rooms (one will be adamantly fragrance free), limited comfy chairs, refreshments, childcare subsidies and bus tickets.

There is also a 24 hour voice message system, with an out-going message with event details. Please share this information with anyone who would benefit from aural information. 604.682.3269, ext.7010.