We’re THRILLED to announce that we are the recipients of a Toronto Arts Council Open Doors grant! This funding will allow us to create the Xenia Concerts Accessibility Accelerator, a launchpad to a more accessible future in the arts. Through this project, we will create a diverse network of paid advisors who identify as neurodivergent or as having a disability. Facilitated by an Inclusive Designer, the advisory network will develop design recommendations that enhance the accessibility of our programming AND help us guide other organizations to make their events more neurodiversity- and disability-friendly. Using their recommendations, we will develop training materials for musicians to help them deliver accessible programming for a range of neurological and physical diversities.

 

Thank you so much Toronto Arts Council! Watch this space in the new year for more information about this exciting new chapter for Xenia Concerts.

Thank you to Unity for Autism for funding an exciting Xenia project in 2023! With funding from Unity for Autism and planning support from community partners, we are creating a (paid) Youth Autism Advisory Panel that will make recommendations for our accessible, neurodiversity-friendly concerts! By consulting directly with young Autistic adults, we hope to make our concerts even more inclusive and welcoming for the neurodiversity community. This funding also allows us to offer a valuable paid work opportunity to our panelists. 

 

There’s more to come so stay tuned to hear more about this project! And if you’re a young Autistic adult, watch for our call for applicants!