Know Your Rights as a Disabled Creative

Know Your Rights as a Disabled Creative

Crip Livelihoods is a series of online accessible creative skills workshops designed by and for Deaf and Disabled artists.

Creative Connector, in partnership with CARFAC Ontario and Artists’ Legal Advice Services (ALAS), is excited to offer an accessible workshop that addresses the unique legal concerns of Deaf and Disabled artists in the arts community.

Deaf and Disabled artists are invited to this discussion, where they can engage with a legal expert and peers to explore essential legal topics related to their creative practice. You'll have the chance to bring your own experiences, ask questions, and share insights into the challenges you face as an artist.

Topics may include:

• Basic understanding of intellectual property laws such as copyright

• Navigating contracts and agreements relevant to your artistic work

• Protecting your rights as a Deaf or Disabled artist

• Strategies for negotiating fair pay

Whether you're new to the legal side of the arts or have specific concerns, this session is designed to empower you with the knowledge you need.

This virtual session is intended to provide a relaxed space for Deaf and Disabled artists interested in learning both from each other and from our expert facilitators—Lindsay Fisher (Founder and Executive Director, Creative Connector), Daniel H. Pink (Lawyer and Chair of ALAS) and Adrian Merdzan (Staff Lawyer, Income Security Advocacy Centre).

Accessibility

• ASL Interpretation

• Auto Captions via Zoom

• Relaxed Environment

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Note: this session will not be recorded.

CARFAC Ontario is supporting Creative Connector non-member registration fees with thanks to our funders the Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Ontario, and the City of Toronto through the Toronto Arts Council.

More information and free registration here.