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ConsultAbility, New York, NY (2026)

06/03/2026

Join us for our first public webinar on Friday, June 26. Register at the link in our bio.

This Anti-Ableism 101 webinar invites arts and cultural organizations to look beyond accommodation and examine how ableism is embedded in the systems, spaces, and storytelling of our field. Grounded in real-world theatre practices, this session explores how exclusion shows up across casting, production processes, audience experience, and organizational culture.

Participants will gain practical, actionable strategies to move from reactive access toward proactive, integrated accessibility—centering disability as a vital part of creative practice rather than an afterthought. Whether you’re just beginning this work or looking to deepen your approach, this webinar offers a clear, accessible entry point for building more equitable and inclusive theatre environments.

Our public programs are part of ConsultAbility’s commitment to making accessibility knowledge widely available. Through low-cost webinars and learning opportunities, we aim to support ongoing education, skill-building, and the integration of disability-centered practices across the field.

ASL and Captioning will be provided for all webinars.

Register at the link in our bio. This webinar is offered free of charge with a suggested donation of $10. All donations welcome.

Image description:
A flier for ConsultAbility’s upcoming webinar. A white background with the ConsultAbility logo at the top. Beneath that it says in large dark blue letters “Anti Ableism 101 Webinar” below that in small text it reads ”a practical introduction to accessibility, equity, and disability-centered practice in theatre. Along the right hand side are small, round photos of Jenna Bainbridge and Paul Behrhorst. Along the left and side are small icons with text alongside them. First a calendar that says “Friday, June 26th 2026” then a clock that says “Start At 12pm ET/9am PT” then a video camera icon that says “link to be sent the day before” and finally an icon of a hand with money that says “pay what you can. Donations are welcome”

Visit ConsultAbility.org for more info. ASL and captioning will be provided.

05/29/2026

Join us for our first public webinar on Friday, June 26.

This Anti-Ableism 101 webinar invites arts and cultural organizations to look beyond accommodation and examine how ableism is embedded in the systems, spaces, and storytelling of our field. Grounded in real-world theatre practices, this session explores how exclusion shows up across casting, production processes, audience experience, and organizational culture.

Participants will gain practical, actionable strategies to move from reactive access toward proactive, integrated accessibility—centering disability as a vital part of creative practice rather than an afterthought. Whether you’re just beginning this work or looking to deepen your approach, this webinar offers a clear, accessible entry point for building more equitable and inclusive theatre environments.

Our public programs are part of ConsultAbility’s commitment to making accessibility knowledge widely available. Through low-cost webinars and learning opportunities, we aim to support ongoing education, skill-building, and the integration of disability-centered practices across the field.

ASL and Captioning will be provided for all webinars.

Register at the link in our bio. This webinar is offered free of charge with a suggested donation of $10. All donations welcome.

Image description:
A blue background with the ConsultAbility logo along the bottom. On the left hand side are the headshots for Jenna Bainbridge and Paul Behrhorst in small circles. Jenna’s is higher, text under her photo says “Jenna Bainbridge, actress, wicked” Paul’s below says “Paul Behrhorst, associate director of accessibility at PAC NYC”. On the right side is information about the webinar. Text reads “Anti Ableism 101 Webinar. A practical introduction to accessibility, equity, and disability-centered practice in theatre. June 26, 2026. 12pm ET / 9am PT. Pay whatever you can. Learn more at the link in bio. ASL and captioning provided.”

05/17/2026

TOMORROW! We’re excited to be part of the upcoming A.R.T./New York Community Forum this spring — a gathering designed to bring theatre makers together to reconnect, share resources, and strengthen the networks that support our field.
Centered on this year’s theme, Network: A Net that Works, the Forum will bring together artists, administrators, and cultural workers for an afternoon of meaningful connection. The event features facilitated meet-and-greets, a Fireside Chat with leaders from across the industry, and a Vendor Fair showcasing organizations (like us!) that support the theatre community.
If you’re attending, we’d love for you to stop by our table at the Vendor Fair to say hello, learn more about what we do, and connect in person.
Register today and join us and the broader A.R.T./New York community to build relationships, spark collaborations, and invest in the future of our shared network.

Image description: a neutral off white square with bold text and logos. At the center: the red “ART NEW YORK alliance of resident theatres” logo. And beneath that the blue “ConsultAbility Logo”. Bold black text at the top of the image reads “May 18, 1pm-6:30pm. The center lobby at the Pershing square signature center”. Bold black text at the bottom of the image reads “community forum”. Smaller black text underneath the logos reads “ConsultAbility will have a table at this event. We can’t wait to share with you how we help theatre spaces become more accessible” additional text reads “please visit www.art-newyork.org to register. For theatre makers to share resources and reconnect”.

05/12/2026

We’re excited to be part of the upcoming A.R.T./New York Community Forum this spring — a gathering designed to bring theatre makers together to reconnect, share resources, and strengthen the networks that support our field.
Centered on this year’s theme, Network: A Net that Works, the Forum will bring together artists, administrators, and cultural workers for an afternoon of meaningful connection. The event features facilitated meet-and-greets, a Fireside Chat with leaders from across the industry, and a Vendor Fair showcasing organizations (like us!) that support the theatre community.
If you’re attending, we’d love for you to stop by our table at the Vendor Fair to say hello, learn more about what we do, and connect in person.
Register today and join us and the broader A.R.T./New York community to build relationships, spark collaborations, and invest in the future of our shared network.

Image description:
A promotional banner for the A.R.T./New York Community Forum Spring 2026. The background is a textured green with colorful, collage-style flowers layered throughout in yellow, orange, and red tones.

At the center, large bold text reads “Community Forum,” with “Spring 2026” below it. Beneath that, the event date “May 18, 2026” appears in white text on a purple rectangular block.
At the top, the A.R.T./New York logo (Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York) is displayed in red.

On the right side, a black and white photo shows a person speaking. On the left side, a black and white photo shows two people smiling and posing together.

At the top of the page is the ConsultAbility logo and a link the register: www.art-NewYork.org

At the bottom of the page is black text that reads, “come swing by our table. Monday May 18 1pm-6:30pm. The Center Lobby at the Pershing Square Signature Center”

05/05/2026

In 2026, for the first time ever, a wheelchair user attended The Met Gala. looked absolutely stunning last night in custom Collina Strada. This was made possible in large part due to the advising done for The Met’s Costume Institute by Sinéad Burke , CEO of Tilting the Lens.

Both of these incredible disabled activists have mannequins based on their bodies in the exhibit which is titled “Costume Art” and has a section called “The Disabled Body”.

We love to see disabled baddies represent. Shine bright ✨

Image description: the image is divided into four squares. The upper right hand square has a photo of Sinead Burke on the Met Carpet. The bottom left quadrant has a photo of Aariana Philip on the Met carpet. The upper left and bottom right quadrants have an image of the Met gala stairs for 2026 with a quote over them that reads:

“In thinking about the Met Gala, for so many people with disabilities the steps are a symbol of inaccessibility,” she told Vogue.

“So tonight, for the first time, those with physical disabilities are able to have fairer access to the Met Gala.

This is one milestone of many that we need. It also reveals the lack of disabled talent that we have in the fashion industry, the need to create pipelines of talent, and the need for more accessibility overall.” - Sinéad Burke, CEO of Tilting the Lens”

04/30/2026

Patterns by Axis Dance Company is a unique dance piece that features an ensemble of neurodivergent, disabled, and non-disabled dancers. The piece was both inspiring and uplifting - specifically the film woven into the middle of the performance that introduced each dancer and a bit of their background. It created such a powerful shift by letting us get to know the dancers beyond movement alone. It added depth that made everything before and after feel more personal and connected.

What stood out most was how seamlessly neurodivergent and disabled dancers were centered, not as an exception, but as essential to the artistry itself. In the last section, titled Exquisite Co**se choreographed by Natasha Adorlee, the wheelchairs weren’t just tools, but extensions of movement, rhythm, and emotion. It transformed what we often see as limitation into something expansive and deeply expressive.

To learn more, please visit https://www.lincolncenter.org/series/lincoln-center-presents/patterns

04/21/2026

Join us at the ReelAbilities Film Festival 2026 at the Marlene Meyerson JCC of Manhattan.

In an effort to reframe the public’s perception of the disabled experience, the ReelAbilities Film Festival highlights the works of hundreds of storytellers, actors, directors, and other creatives. You can join them for this year’s event, which includes opening and closing ceremonies, dozens of new film screenings, a two-day industry summit, panels, workshops, and more.

Keynote speakers include Josh Sapan (former CEO of AMC Theaters) and (award-winning actor). is the 2026 ReelAbilities Spotlight Award Recipient. A full list of guests and panelists can be found on their website.

Use code JENNA25 for a discount. Tickets start at $18 and can be purchased at https://reelabilities.org/summit/passes. An online streaming ticket option is also available.

Image description:
First slide: a black box above with words “RFF New York 2026. April 23-30, NY, NJ, and online” a white box below with text that reads “industry summit April 27 and 28. Opening and closing events. Tickets can be found at
https://reelabilities.org/summit/passes use discount code JENNA25 “

Slide 2: various images from past Reel Abilities film festivals including a person backlit on a stage, a camera filming, Marissa Bode on a red carpet, and a group of panelists on a stage. Text reads: Reel Abilities industry summit April 27 and 28. Disability inclusion in film and performing arts. Passes on sale! Join industry professionals as we discuss topics of accessibility, inclusion, and representation in all aspects of film and the performing arts.”

04/13/2026

(Un)grounded is a theatrical circus piece highlighting the lived experience of its performers - all of whom live with a disability or chronic illness. Amy Tsai’s work questions societal standards of what “healthy” means through a performance that sheds light on disability on both a personal level and in the broader artistic world. ConsultAbility is thrilled to see this type of work being put up, helping to improve the world of theater one step (and wheel!) at a time.
Tickets start at $17.95 for shows playing April 15th and 17th at 7:30pm at the Brooklyn Art Haus. An ASL interpreter will be present for both performances. Please visit to learn more and buy tickets.

ID: A dark colored flyer with a graphic of an aerialist hanging from a rope reads “Cirkus Moxie Presents: (un)grounded” and in smaller font “an evening of circus by artists with chronic health conditions and disabilties” The Bkln Art Haus logo is in the bottom left corner and “April 15th and 17th at 7:30” is written in the bottom right corner.

04/07/2026

Check out the recent interview with ConsultAbility founder on

You can read the full story and watch the interview at the link in our bio. And if you would like to support the work we do making theatre more accessible, please consider donating.

Image descriptions:
Slide one: A photo of Jenna Bainbridge in her dressing room at the Gershwin Theatre. Jenna is a petite white woman with dark hair worn straight and down long.
(Photo by Sergio Villarini for Broadway.com)

Text above the photo reads, “Jenna Bainbridge Is Changing the Industry for the Better as Nessarose in Wicked on Broadway. THE BROADWAY SHOW by Jamie Kravitz • Nov 25, 2025”

Slide 2: a screenshot from the article with black text and a white background.

Slide 3: another screenshot from the article.

Slide 4: a pale blue background with the ConsultAbility logo in a white square at the center of the page. White text in a dark blue textbox at the top of the image reads “ConsultAbility, making theatre more accessible”. And at the bottom of the image “donate today” with the url below “www.givebutter.com/consultability”

03/31/2026

Meet our staff!

Today, our Director of Operations

If you are passionate about making theatre more accessible for all, please consider donating at the link in our bio.

Image description:
The first two slides have a pale grey background with white squares behind black text. The blue ConsultAbility logo is along the bottom of both images.

Slide 1 says: “meet our staff” along the top and “Tamara Arredondo” along the bottom of a photo of Tamara in the center. Tamara is standing in front of a tree, she is wearing a beige blazer over a black outfit. She has long dark hair worn down, but pulled back around her face. She is wearing horn rimmed glasses and smiling at the camera.

Slide 2: the same photo of Tamara is now in the upper left hand corner. On the right side of the photo text reads “Tamara Arredondo, she /her, Director of operations.” Below that is a white text box with her bio, which reads, “Tamara is a people-centered, values-driven nonprofit leader and operations specialist with 15+ years of experience supporting mission-driven organizations and projects. She enjoys bringing structure, clarity, and care to the systems that help teams grow and sustain their impact.
Spending 5 years with Phamaly Theatre Company in Denver cultivated a deep belief in the power of the arts to build community, shift narratives, and expand access for disabled artists and audiences. She has carried that passion and focus on inclusivity into her work well-beyond the arts. Tamara loves working alongside creative teams, solving problems collaboratively, and building spaces where people feel supported, valued, and able to fully belong.”

Slide 3: a pale blue background with the ConsultAbility logo in a white square at the center of the page. White text in a dark blue textbox at the top of the image reads “ConsultAbility, making theatre more accessible”. And at the bottom of the image “donate today” with the url below “www.givebutter.com/consultability”

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