About:
In the midst of COVID-19, many performers have had to switch to a digital medium such as Twitch, Zoom, and pre-recorded numbers to continue producing art. While in some regards this is more inclusive than wheelchair-inaccessible spaces, ableism and a sense of urgency continue to promote exclusionary practices in other ways and amplify existing inequalities in the performance world. In this workshop, Alexis Lucio (also known as drag king Luke Modelo) will talk about the importance of virtual video and web accessibility (a11y), share disabled performers’ views on access and inclusivity, and share best practices all performers can do to create more accessible performances.
Note: The slide deck is available to download via a link at the end of the video.
About the instructor:
Alexis Lucio (she/they) is a queer latinx from Southern California currently residing on Southern Pomo and Kashaya land. She spends her workweek as the senior accessibility lead at a software development company, where she is responsible for the process development and implementation of best web accessibility (a11y) practices. In their spare time, they embrace the stage through Latin dance and drag performances. Last year, Alexis brought the a11y world to Oaklash, the Bay Area’s annual drag festival, by hosting a workshop and managing the captioning team for all digital performances. They are thrilled to continue sharing this work through the DisabiliTease Academy for 2022!