In a socio-economic and political context where Brussels' queer culture struggles to gain traction, and where it is often sustained by precarious and/or volunteer work, it constantly faces the following challenge: how to go on with limited resources? This often necessitates shortcuts and compromises—and often, this highlights the factors of marginalisation. Among those most affected by these choices are people with disabilities and larger people. Stairs with no lifts, seats that are too small, cramped spaces, oppressive lighting and noise, lack of subtitles, spoken presentations without sign language interpretation or microphones, illegible information, a lack of disability-related stories in programmes… Yet, it is sometimes possible to create better access to our community events with limited resources. And sometimes, there's no secret: no investment = exclusion of one or more groups. Let's talk about it! What are the current possibilities for improving access to queer culture for people with disabilities and larger people? What needs to change? And on a smaller scale, as we approach our 25th anniversary, it's high time for Pink Screens to ask itself: "How can we make Pink Screens more accessible?" by continuing to build on what we've started within the festival, but also on what has been established within the broader LGBTQIA+ community. Practical information: • Participation is free but registration is required via the following link: https://forms.gle/KU952irdj4WgjTnG7 • The discussion is scheduled to end between 9:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Er staan verschillende pauzes op het programma. • LSFB interpretation • Accessible venue • Detailed information regarding the accessibility of the venue and the event can be found here: PDF link coming soon Guests: • Fat Friendly non-profit organization Laur du Collectif The Wheelies Project • Ayden and Julie from the Deaf Feminist collective • Charlie, author of the publication: Limited access? Accessibility of cultural, associative et activist spaces by Le Poisson Sans Bicyclette; and of the workshop "Whatya looking at? Workshop to deconstruct the ablist approach to cinema.
Discussion: towards accessible queer cinema
Location: Rue Adolphe Lavallée, 39, 1080 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean
