The South Carolina Arts Commission hosted its second session of the Disability in Arts Webinar Series on October 29, 2024, focusing on organizational accessibility practices. Amanda Noyes, the arts and education accessibility director, opened the session by emphasizing the importance of equitable access to the arts and the Commission's partnership with ABLE South Carolina to enhance accessibility for arts organizations statewide.

Noyes highlighted the launch of the Arts for All SC grant two years ago, which aimed to support organizations in their efforts to become more accessible. She encouraged arts organizations in South Carolina to reach out for assistance in their accessibility initiatives and invited attendees to participate in future webinars and an accessibility office hour scheduled for the following day.

Mary Reeves, director of community access at ABLE South Carolina, took over the presentation, indicating that the session would build on concepts discussed in previous webinars. She introduced a knowledge check quiz to gauge attendees' understanding of accessibility topics, reinforcing the collaborative effort to improve organizational practices in the arts sector.

The webinar series aims to provide ongoing support and resources for arts organizations, fostering a more inclusive environment for artists and audiences with disabilities. The South Carolina Arts Commission continues to prioritize accessibility as a key component of its mission to promote creativity and equitable access to the arts across the state.