Interview Series-Sarah Hom, Accessibility Expert and Disability Justice Advocate

Interview Series-Sarah Hom, Accessibility Expert and Disability Justice AdvocateIssue #8 of "What's Her Problem?": Challenges in accessibility for theatre patrons and employeesWelcome to the very first installment of the “What’s Her Problem?” Interview Series!I had the great pleasure of speaking to Sarah Hom, the Director of Culture and Engagement, Audience Strategies at Roundabout Theatre Company in New York. Sarah is also the Founder of Lipstick and Cane Access and Disability Inclusion Consulting. She is a senior level arts administrator, consultant, trainer, and speaker. Her specialties include accessibility, belonging, and crafting meaningful customer experiences. (IG: lipstickandcane)We took a deep dive into challenges in accessibility for theatre patrons and employees, as seen through Sarah’s body of work, for which she just received an achievement award, as well as her personal experiences.Just a few notes about the Interview Series before you start watching/listening to Sarah and I chat about all things accessibility and inclusion in theatre:* This episode of the Interview Series is FREE to all “What’s Her Problem?” subscribers, regardless of your subscription level. However, all future Interview Series videos will be available only to Paid Subscribers and Open-Hearted Supporters. Upgrade now to be sure you won’t miss any future content.* Since the Interviews are in video form, you can choose to watch or just listen.* The audio will still be available on the “What’s Her Problem?” RSS Feed.* There is a link to the written transcript of our conversation at the top of this post, just below the video, if you prefer to read.* Closed captioning is also available by clicking the “CC” button on the video.* As always, there are questions for further discussion. You can Leave a Comment publicly below, or become a Paid Subscriber to join the conversation in the private community Chat.This week’s questions:As a theatre-goer, have you encountered accessibility issues? What would have made your visit feel more inclusive? Have you ever attended an autism-friendly, sensory-friendly, relaxed, audio-described, or ASL-interpreted performance? If so, how was your experience? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whatsherproblem.substack.com/subscribe