Accessible Programming

Our Commitment

Luminato and its artistic colleagues are committed to being a festival that is accessible as many people as possible. At the core of this commitment are specialized performances that are designed to accommodate a wide range of audience members.

Supported by David W. Binet

In partnership with Toronto Sign Language Interpreter Service

ASL Saturday Afternoon: June 13, 1:50 – 4:00pm (EDT)

Co-hosted by Natasha Bacchus with interpretation by Toronto Sign Language Interpreter Service.

Natasha Bacchus joins Naomi Campbell and Dian Marie Bridge to lead an afternoon of ASL and captioned programming, streaming on luminatofestival.com. Tune in early for a poetry performance by Natasha.

Blast Theory’s My One Demand – 2:05pm (EDT)

Available with open captions.

Vista20 with Zuppa Theatre Co. – 3:50pm (EDT)

A version of the Vista20 app experience is available with captioning.

Vista20 is available for free download at zuppatheatre.com.

Luminato Listening Parties for Blind & Low Vision Audiences

FOLDA presents May I Take Your Arm?: Friday, June 12, 7:00pm (EDT) The Cave Saturday, June 13, 7:30pm (EDT)

Luminato is pleased to host two listening parties, a new experience offered as part of our first-ever virtual festival. Each listening party is an opportunity for the blind and partially sighted community to gather and experience the event as a group. Audio description is provided, followed by a moderated discussion about each work.

Natasha Bacchus. Photo by Nicole Hickox