2026 Cultural Access Summit
Join us at Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ on Thursday, May 28th for the 2026 Cultural Access Summit!
This is a free event.
This event will be open captioned.
Please note: Should you require an access service, please complete your event registration, outlining your requirement at least two weeks prior to the event.
The Schedule
9:30 – 10:00 AM
Registration and Coffee
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Keynote Presentation
Valerie Fletcher
Executive Director of the Institute for Human Centered Design
Panel Discussion
Universal Access
This session explores how to embed access across physical spaces, programs, and communications, with a focus on designing arts experiences that support equitable participation for diverse audiences. It also examines the role of organizational responsibility and community partnership in advancing meaningful access and inclusion.
The Panel
Nimit Kaur, Disability rights advocate and co-founder of the Nimit Foundation.
Arlene Romoff, Author and past President of the Hearing Loss Association of New Jersey.
Michael Schnoering, FAIA, Partner at Mills + Schnoering Architects.
Sonja Stang, Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Moderated by: Valerie Fletcher
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Lunch and Excellence in Cultural Access Recognition Program
Champion Award Honoree
Fund for New Jersey Blind
Excellence in Leadership
Premiere Stages at Kean University
Excellence in Cultural Access Innovation
Kids Piano Studio and Two River Theater
RSVP no later than May 21, 2026
