The ACCe5S! ProjectThe ACCe5S! Project

Forum on Wheelchair Accessibility

at encuentro 5

Community Church of Boston

June 23rd, 2011

The ACCe5S! ProjectThe ACCe5S! Project

Challenges of Accessibility at e5ACCe5S! Project DescriptionProjected Time LineProjected BudgetCommunity Feedback, Questions,

Suggestions

encuentro 5…encuentro 5… Opened doors in 2006 after Boston Social

Forum and World Social Forum Process, Public space for multi-movement building, Equal participation and inclusive

democratic organizing principles, Located on 5th floor of an old building in

Chinatown without accessible entryway or accessible bathrooms

ACCe5S! Project DescriptionACCe5S! Project Description

FOR MORE INFO...

Visit access.encuentro5.org

Entry Ramp(with handrails)

Unisex WheelchairAccessible Bathroom Stall

Other:Intercom, Signage

Architechtural Modifications

Ramp with Handrails (sample)Ramp with Handrails (sample)

Standard ADA Stall (sample)Standard ADA Stall (sample)

Other Suggested Modifications:Other Suggested Modifications:

Intercom system

Braille Signage in Elevator

Signage throughout e5 space

Projected Timeline in 2011Projected Timeline in 2011

Architectural Phase

May Jun July Aug Sept

Research & ConsultationsResearch & Consultations

FundraisingFundraising

ConstructionConstruction

Post-Flush! Phases…Post-Flush! Phases…

Public Awareness Workshops on Ableism and Equal Participation;

Online public awareness campaign

Increasing accessibility at e5 with regards to multi-language interpretation, remote participation, visual and auditory impairments, etc.

Projected BudgetProjected BudgetEntryway Ramp + storage and dolly

$3,600

Bathroom Estimate - materials & labor

$14,800

Plumbing -

materials & labor

$7,000

Annual Cleaning Supplies + Support

$1,600

Intercom System $2,000

Signage System $1,000

Organizing Time

(6 months part-time)

$10,000

TOTAL: $40,000

In Relation to MGA’s Annual BudgetIn Relation to MGA’s Annual Budget

Annual RentUtilitiesACCe5S! Budget

Current Status…Current Status…

Community Feedback - Conducting surveys and collecting suggestions

Consultation with Community Builders Cooperative

Quote from local construction company Applying for grants (RESIST!, etc) Setting up Fundraisers and House Parties

in July/August

For more info, to get involved, For more info, to get involved, and to stay connected:and to stay connected:

Please visit:

access.encuentro5.org

Thank you!