Access
The Festival of Live Digital Art believes in access to content for everyone, and we are committed to providing a variety of access options during the festival.
All in person events are wheelchair accessible. ASL interpretation, captioning, description, visual guide services and relaxed environments are offered for different events during the festival, both in person and online. Personal support workers and service animals are welcome at all events and performances.
Please note: This page will be regularly updated.
Folda Access Newsletters
Sign Up for the Accessible Folda Email List to get notices of accessibility initiatives and programming at the Festival Here.
Access Guide
Download our Access Guide Word Doc via Google Docs Here.
Download a Blind/Low Vision Friendly Events Word Doc via Google Docs Here.
The FOLDA Access Team:
Our small but mighty Access Team is made up of professionals and volunteers, and is managed by Annie and Clayton.
You can identify FOLDA staff and volunteers by the T-Shirts and Name Tags they will be wearing.
Annie Peace Fast – Access Coordinator and In Person Events
Clayton Baraniuk – Access Manager and Online Events
Annie and Clayton share an email and a phone number. You can reach either of them at access@spiderwebshow.ca / 1-844-MY-FOLDA (1-844-693-6532).
Sighted Guides:
Volunteer sighted guides can be available to you for specific activities. They will assist with traversing around the venues and performances if you require some sighted support. Please Phone us at 1-844-MY-FOLDA (1-844-693-6532)to reserve a guide.
Familiarization Visits:
We invite you to come see the venues prior to attending events if you like. Specific times can be made available on June 5 and 7. Contact us at access@spiderwebshow.ca / or by calling 1-844-MY-FOLDA (1-844-693-6532) to book a visit.
Financial Access:
If you are unable to afford a ticket to one of our events, please contact us at access@spiderwebshow.ca / or by calling 1-844-MY-FOLDA (1-844-693-6532).
Contact Us! We’re here to help.
To talk to someone about access or a plan for you, contact Annie or Clayton at access@spiderwebshow.ca / or by calling 1-844-MY-FOLDA (1-844-693-6532).
Events with American Sign Language (ASL)
Through My Lens
by Amy Amantea with Theatre Replacement
A new, intimate, rhythmic work that couples hospitality with portraiture.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 – 6:30pm ET
In Person Screening and Online Livestream with ASL
Venue: Screening Room, Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
Saturday, June 10, 2023 – 4:45pm ET
In Person Performance with ASL
Venue: Production Studio, Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
Show Information: https://www.folda.ca/event/through-my-lens/
Scored in Silence
By Chisato Minamimura
A solo immersive performance that unpacks the hidden perspectives of Deaf people who survived the atomic bomb atrocity in Japan in 1945.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 – 8pm ET
In Person Performance with ASL
Venue: Studio Theatre, Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
This production is performed in American sign language, voiced by interpreters for hearing audiences. Following the performance will be a Question and Answer period.
Show Information: https://www.folda.ca/event/scored-in-silence/
Exploring Physical Sound from a D/deaf Perspective
With Chisato Minamimura, Scored in Silence
A Deaf-led bespoke workshop for participants who are either deaf and/or hearing exploring: movement, physical and sensory expression.
Thursday, June 8, 2023 – 10:00am–1:00pm ET
In Person Workshop with ASL
Venue: Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning
This workshop will be delivered in ASL and BSL and voiced by interpreters.
Show Information: https://www.folda.ca/event/exploring-sound/
Intercomplementary Elements
By Erin Ball, Maxime Beauregard and collaborators
An immersive accessibility experience about a queer love story.
Saturday, June 10, 2023 6:30pm ET
In Person Performance and Online Livestream with ASL
Venue: Studio Theatre, Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
This production features embedded ASL by Elizabeth Morris, with live ASL interpretation available throughout the show.
Show and Full Access Information: https://www.folda.ca/event/creative-access-in-community/
DJ Shub presents War Club Live
Social activism and a feverish dance party from the Juno Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year 2022.
Saturday, June 10, 2023 – 8pm ET
In Person Concert Dance Party
Venue: Performance Hall, Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
The concert dance party will include ASL Interpreters, vibro-tactile devices, projections and lights.
There are a limited number of vibration devices available for Deaf attendees- please contact access@spiderwebshow.ca / 1-844-MY-FOLDA (1-844-693-6532) to reserve.
Show Information: https://www.folda.ca/event/dj-shub-presents-war-club-live/
Events with Captions
Through My Lens
By Amy Amantea with Theatre Replacement
A new, intimate, rhythmic work that couples hospitality with portraiture.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 – 5:30pm ET / 6:30pm ET
In Person Screening, Online Livestream + Watchparty
Livestream: 6:30pm ET
Zoom Watchparty: 5:30pm ET
Show Information: https://www.folda.ca/event/through-my-lens/
Intercomplementary Elements
By Erin Ball, Maxime Beauregard and collaborators
An immersive accessibility experience about a queer love story.
Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 6:30pm ET
Online Livestream
Show and Full Access Information: https://www.folda.ca/event/creative-access-in-community/
Blind and Low-Vision Friendly
Through My Lens – Watchparty
by Amy Amantea with Theatre Replacement
A new, intimate, rhythmic work that couples hospitality with portraiture.
Zoom Online Watch Party with Amy Amantea and guests
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 – 5:30pm ET
Watchparty: 5:30pm – 6:30pm ET
Livestream: 6:30pm – 7:30pm ET
Show Information: https://www.folda.ca/event/through-my-lens/
Silent Disco
Join us for a fun, free, family friendly activity at the Kingston Frontenac Library.
Everyone dancing gets their own wireless headphones to party with. Working with innovative technology and featuring a community made playlist, move through the space or join the sit down dance circle, and get your {silent} groove on!
Saturday, June 10, 2023 – 3:00pm – 5:00pm
In Person AR Activity
Kingston Frontenac Library – Central Branch – 130 Johnson St
Sighted Guides are available. Please contact our Access Team to confirm at access@spiderwebshow.ca / 1-844-MY-FOLDA (1-844-693-6532).
Show Information: https://www.folda.ca/event/silent-disco-2/
Intercomplementary Elements
By Erin Ball, Maxime Beauregard and collaborators
An immersive accessibility experience about a queer love story.
Saturday, June 10, 2023 – 6:30pm (5:30pm Online Watch Party)
In Person Performance, Online Livestream and Watch Party!
Studio Theatre, Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
This show is low vision friendly with open creative descriptions throughout. These have been created in a story-telling manner and woven into the show.
Touch Tour: There will be a touch tour at the start of the show as well as open pre-show notes.
Sighted Guides are available. Please contact our Access Team to confirm at access@spiderwebshow.ca / 1-844-MY-FOLDA (1-844-693-6532).
Show Information: https://www.folda.ca/event/creative-access-in-community/
DJ Shub presents War Club Live
Social activism and a feverish dance party from the Juno Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year 2022.
Saturday, June 10, 2023 – 8pm ET
In Person Concert
Performance Hall, Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
This event will have projection and lighting effects, loud music, and some vibro-tactile devices available.
Sighted Guides are available. Please contact our Access Team to confirm at access@spiderwebshow.ca / 1-844-MY-FOLDA (1-844-693-6532).
Show Information: https://www.folda.ca/event/dj-shub-presents-war-club-live/
There are a limited number of vibration devices available – please contact access@spiderwebshow.ca / 1-844-MY-FOLDA (1-844-693-6532) to reserve. Preference may be given to D/deaf attendees.
Relaxed Environments
The Folda Access Table:
Come visit us at the Folda Access Table in the lobby of the Isabel Bader. Before you go into a show you can borrow various accessibility supports, we will have blankets and pillows, things to make you comfortable, and even a private space to go relax in if you need it.
Relaxed Performances
The following events are designated as Relaxed Environments specifically, where its ok to make noises, move around a little more, use devices that help you participate, bring a drink or snack, and just be a human in the space with other humans. You will be able to see everything around you, and have lots of space to yourself. We will also have a comfy space nearby the performance where you can relax if you need a break, or just some time away from the show. Our staff will be on hand and are there to help, the venues are wheelchair accessible, with accessible washrooms.
Give us a call or email us if you have any questions or want to come by and check out our venues first. Annie or the Access Team will be happy to help. Contact us at access@spiderwebshow.ca / 1-844-MY-FOLDA (1-844-693-6532)
Through My Lens
by Amy Amantea with Theatre Replacement
A new, intimate, rhythmic work that couples hospitality with portraiture.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 – Saturday June 10, 2023 – Various Times
In Person Performance
Venue: Production Studio, Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
Show Information: https://www.folda.ca/event/through-my-lens/
asses.masses
by Patrick Blenkarn and Milton Lim
Donkeys, labour, technophobia, and sharing the load of revolution: asses.masses is a 7+ hour video game designed to be played from beginning to end by a live audience.
Thursday, June 8, 2023 – 4pm
In-person Performance / Video Game
Venue: Studio Theatre, Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
Show Information: https://www.folda.ca/event/asses-masses/
Audience members will be able to relax, get comfy, eat, drink and play the video game together for the night. With the largest screen you have ever played on, there is only one game controller, which audience members share as they collaboratively play the game. You can come and go when you need to, and talking is encouraged!.
Warning: there will be some loud sounds, music, and flashing sections as you play the game. Ear protection is available at the Folda Access Table if you need it.
Silent Disco
Join us for a fun, free, family friendly activity at the Kingston Frontenac Library.
Everyone dancing gets their own wireless headphones to party with. Working with innovative technology and featuring a community made playlist, move through the space or join the sit down dance circle, and get your {silent} groove on!
Saturday, June 10, 2023 – 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Kingston Frontenac Library – Central Branch – 130 Johnson St.
Sighted Guides are available. Please contact us to confirm support.
Show Information: https://www.folda.ca/event/silent-disco-2/
Intercomplementary Elements
By Erin Ball, Maxime Beauregard and collaborators
An immersive accessibility experience about a queer love story.
Saturday, June 10, 2023 – 6:30pm
In Person Performance and Online Livestream
Studio Theatre, Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
This show is low vision friendly with open creative descriptions throughout. These have been created in a story-telling manner and woven into the show.
Touch Tour: There will be a touch tour at the start of the show as well as open pre-show notes.
Sighted Guides are available. Please contact our Access Team to confirm at access@spiderwebshow.ca / 1-844-MY-FOLDA (1-844-693-6532).
Show Information: https://www.folda.ca/event/creative-access-in-community/
Looking for something you don’t see – contact Annie or Clayton to discuss at access@spiderwebshow.ca / 1-844-MY-FOLDA (1-844-693-6532).
Special Thanks to our Access Partners and Friends
Carmelle Cachero, Hayley Hudson, Sage Lovell and Deaf Spectrum, Elizabeth Morris, Leah Riddell, Wendy Parliament, Sandra Colborne, Kathleen Ruck, Camille Spencer, Deb Jones and all of our Volunteers.