Consulting

Through customizable Accessibility Trainings and on-site Theatre Workshops, we help our clients become part of a more inclusive future. All of our consulting work is co-developed and led by A.B.L.E.’s team of Creative Associates with disabilities.

FOR BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS

Accessibility Training

Partner with us to expand accessibility and inclusion at your organization through tailored training sessions and workshops with our expert leaders. From Communicating about Disability to Improv 101, these sessions help you and your team create a more empathetic and responsive world where everyone thrives.

FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Theatre Workshops

Hire us to bring safe and transformative arts workshops directly to your organization. A.B.L.E. works with schools, residential facilities, and other community organizations to create a space for disabled individuals to find confidence, develop social skills, and work together to build something amazing.

Related Workshops & Events

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The highlight for our team was the engagement and interaction from everyone! It was a great experience for students to express themselves and the biggest take-away? Getting creative!

Staff from the PACE Program at National Louis University

I was really, really nervous because I’m not an actor, but I’m so glad I did this. It was so much fun, and opened up a whole new level of appreciation and understanding.

Participant from an Inclusive Devising Workshop

The A.B.L.E. team really understands how to break down skills so everyone can enjoy the sessions. The growth in such a short time was incredible!

Staff at Misericordia

This gave me context for better understanding why some students may respond the way they do and how I can respond more empathetically.

Participant from an Understanding and Engaging the 8 Senses Masterclass

This was a truly excellent workshop. I sometimes leave short (2 hours or less) PDs and think “well that was interesting but there were so few practical takeaways” or “well I already knew everything they talked about!” This felt incredibly relevant, applicable, and engaging the whole time. I learned new vocabulary as did our teaching artists. I’ve already recommended A.B.L.E. trainings to peers at other theatres, I wish it was a training every Teaching Artist in Chicago took.

Northlight Theatre

[The presenters] were both so engaging and informative. I left the session feeling empowered in my abilities to communicate about disability, as well as really motivated to continue learning and listening.

Participant from a Communicating About Disability Masterclass

What Access Means to Us

How do we demonstrate our commitment to accessibility in everything we create, produce, and perform? Here’s how.