Tips for Actualizing Your Goals in the Year Ahead
At the dawn of a new year, many people set goals to motivate themselves to change. But as January 1 drifts further into the rearview mirror, it can be easy…
Austin’s Story
Six months after a car accident that severed his spinal cord and took away his legs, Accessible Festivals co-founder Austin Whitney attended his first music festival. For the first time…
The Benefits of Inclusion
We know that inclusive, sensory-friendly environments benefit all people. When spaces are designed to be accommodating and inclusive, the quality and diversity of conversations and interactions is greatly enhanced. By…
8 Ways To Manifest Your Best Life Using Music
In order to manifest amazing stuff into your life, you’ve gotta do the work to feel good inside and out, be grateful for what you have, be radically kind to…
Do What You Can With What You Have Right Now
Kunj Shah is on the board of Accessible Festivals and the founder of Live For Live Music – a music media, marketing, and production company. Originally based in Brooklyn, and…
How To Be An Ally for the Disability Community
There are many diverse members of the disability community — people with disabilities, allies, caretakers, caregivers, and advocates. People with disabilities have advocated for themselves in unique, creative ways to…
The Benefits of Volunteering
Volunteering is often seen through the lens of how volunteers help to improve their communities. Though there’s no denying the valuable role volunteers play in strengthening their communities, it’s worth…
Meet Katee
We love to hear from our community! This week, learn about one of our supporters, Katee Meckeler and what Accessible Festivals means to her. Below she shares a bit about herself…
As the World Returns to “Normal,” How Do We Continue Accommodating the Disability Community?
A massive, positive byproduct was born from the pandemic which allowed the world to be accommodating and understanding of people and their lived experiences – including the disability community. As…
Exploring the Intersections of LGBTQ+ and Disability
“Pride isn’t accessible enough for LGBTQ+ disabled people.” Pride is about being comfortable about one’s sexuality yet disabled people are often viewed as non-sexual beings. During the month of June,…