Introduction to Accessibility Consulting Services
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Strategic Access Planning
Partner with me to develop comprehensive roadmaps that move your organization from reactive compliance to proactive inclusion. Together we'll create actionable strategies that align accessibility with your mission, values, and long-term vision.
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Accessibility Audits & Assessments
Get clear, prioritized insights on your current accessibility landscape. I provide thorough evaluations of programs, facilities, and communications, delivering practical recommendations that balance immediate needs with sustainable growth.
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Professional Education & Training
Engage your team with customized workshops that build confidence and competence in disability inclusion. Participants consistently praise these interactive sessions for being both enlightening and genuinely enjoyable—learning that sticks.
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Speaking & Facilitation
From keynote presentations to panel moderation, I bring award-winning storytelling and deep expertise to discussions on disability justice, accessibility, arts equity, and cultural transformation. Expect insights that inspire action.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I partner with nonprofits, arts and cultural institutions, educational organizations, foundations, and community-based initiatives—especially those interested in cultivating concrete steps toward connection.
I love working with creative people, wherever you are. Regardless of the field you’re working in, inclusion is a radical act of creativity. -
You don’t need to know just yet—turns out I’m pretty good at helping with this part! I tailor every engagement to your goals, team capacity, and timeline. Whether it’s a one-off training, a targeted strategy session, or a deeper collaboration for lasting change, we'll find a balance that fits.
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I offer sliding scale pricing to keep this work accessible to community-driven organizations of all sizes. My standard rates reflect the depth of expertise, care, and impact I bring—but if cost is a barrier, reach out and we can explore an access rate that works for us both. Don’t let “we didn’t ask” be the reason it doesn’t work out!
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Start by dropping me a line through the Contact page—just a taste about what you're working on or curious about. No pressure, no polished pitch needed.
After that, if I think I can help, I reach out about scheduling a brief, confidential call to talk it through—whether you’ve got a clear vision or just a pile of questions, we’ll figure it out together.
After that, I’ll send over a proposal based on what we discussed. We can finesse until we’ve found what works, then I’ll draft a contract to finalize the spot in my schedule.
Scott Artley, a light-skinned person with a buzzed bald head and short orange beard. Scott laughs in a vintage pink cardigan over a striped shirt and tie, his art-filled living room slightly out of focus behind him. Photo: Trista Marie Photography
Why Work with Me?
Community-first, relationship-driven.
I work best with people who care not just about what they do, but how it lands with the communities they serve.
I’ve been around—and I get context.
From major cultural institutions to scrappy grassroots orgs, I know that good access work looks different in different situations.
Facilitative, not prescriptive.
I don’t show up with one “right answer.” I bring structure, insight, and experience to help your people make better decisions together.
Organized, clear, and human.
Expect a working relationship that’s thoughtful, communicative, and flexible—serious about the work without taking itself too seriously.
Results
Scott Artley smiling in a casual outfit and baseball hat. Photo: Ivory House Photography
“I wanted to make sure and email you a HUGE THANK YOU message because you did an excellent job! You were authentic, charismatic, easy to understand, thought-provoking, relatable, heart-felt, imaginative, etc, etc. Somehow, you did all of that in 15 minutes!”
— Rhea Beto, North Dakota Council on the Arts
“This was, by far, the BEST session I attended for my purposes. There was a lot of new information, actionable ideas, and great tools. Thank you SO much Scott!”
– Art-Reach (Philadelphia) Cultural Accessibility Conference attendee
“The speaker was very engaging and provided the content in manageable action steps, even though it's a big topic to cover.”
– Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Annual Conference attendee
“This was one of the best accessibility presentations I've seen.”
– Art-Reach (Philadelphia) Cultural Accessibility Conference attendee
“I took a lot of notes and am eager to implement some of the tactics that were presented. Very applicable content regardless of org type or mission focus.”
– Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Annual Conference attendee
“I keep hearing from people who have attended a recent workshop on how well equipped they’ve felt after leaving. Congratulations! Keep up the great work.”
– Hunter Gullickson, Accessibility Manager, Guthrie Theater
Artists from "Lightning Rod" (Patrick's Cabaret 2017) sharing a moment of joy while hanging out in the audience seats. Photo: Ari Newman
A small but mighty toolkit during my quick accessibility space auditing contract with Grantmakers in the Arts for their annual conference last week—part legacy (VSA Minnesota’s original auditing tools Craig Dunn handed to me when they sunsetted), part community (bracelet reading "Access is Ours" from the GIA Access Dream Team Jeanine Pollard & Lily Lipman).