Independence Starts Here
Launched in 2004, Indpendence Starts Here! is a collaborative initiative led by Amaryllis Theatre Company and Art-Reach. The goal of the initiative is to make the Philadelphia cultural community more accessible and to encourage more people with disabilities to participate in the cultural life of our region. Independence Starts Here! works in three primary areas:
Cultural Calendar
A comprehensive, online listing of accessible arts events.
Cultural Access
Technology, training and other resources to help arts organizations become more accessible.
Festival of Disability Arts & Culture
Philadelphia’s only arts festival celebrating artists with disabilities and exploring the experience of disability