Access Constellation is a collaborative European disability and arts initiative that unites diverse abled artists, accessibility experts, cultural institutions and local communities to co-create innovative approaches to accessibility in the cultural sector. Building on the 2025 British Council Scoping Study on Arts and Disability in Romania, the project addresses gaps in expertise, institutional commitment, and collaboration with disabled professionals. It (re)frames accessibility as a catalyst for creativity, dialogue, innovation and institutional transformation, not just a compliance requirement, embedding inclusion as a shared responsibility across the cultural sector. The program begins with an Accessibility Mapping & Needs Assessment to guide activities, followed by an Accessibility Academy - a capacity building component fostering peer learning with Romanian and European experts. Accessibility Incubators pair European disabled artists, activists, or experts with Romanian cultural institutions to explore inclusive artistic production, accessible curatorial practice, and institutional transformation. Local disability organizations act as creative and community partners and consultants, ensuring meaningful participation and scalable impact. EUNIC Romania engages in all phases strengthening institutional capacity and investing collectively in Romania’s cultural ecosystem. Through mutual learning and shared ownership, the project fosters a more inclusive European cultural sector.
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