DIAP: Disability Inclusion and Access Plan

Midsumma is dedicated to improving access to quality artistic and cultural experiences for d/Deaf and Disabled audiences and artists.

After 2 years of consultation, we are excited to announce Midsumma’s Disability Inclusion and Access Plan (DIAP) for the years 2024 - 2027.

The DIAP is available in a number of formats. Click the links below to download files:

• DIAP: Midsumma Disability Inclusion and Access Plan (PDF 8.2 MB)
• Screen Reader Friendly version (Word document 2.2 MB)
• Easy English version (PDF 970 KB)
• Auslan Video: coming shortly

This DIAP has been written in consultation and collaboration with a range of organisations and individuals who have been engaged in various ways through Midsumma Festival, Midsumma Pathways, through Midsumma’s Key Access Organisations and the Midsumma Access and Inclusion Advisory Group. Consultation has been actively sought through both formal and informal channels. 

Conversations with every LGBTQIA+ d/Deaf and Disabled artist we have worked with in Midsumma Pathways and Midsumma Festival also informed the development and implementation of this plan. While not always specifically or formally documented, these interactions contribute to the spirit of this work and the genuine desire and intent for ongoing conversation and collaboration with community.

From 2023, formalised feedback from d/Deaf and Disabled artists and communities is documented each year for internal reporting, accountability and process improvement.

This plan has been reviewed by Arts Access Victoria and will be revisited with Key Access Organisations and Midsumma’s Access and Inclusion Advisory Group every 3 years to ensure Midsumma remains engaged, accountable and in consultation with community.