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‘Good for Everyone’: ACCESSforALL Helps Arts Groups, Businesses Push Forward on Inclusion

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ACCESSforALL co-founders Ava Locks and Brian O’Mahoney present on disability awareness at the East End Arts Council in Riverhead earlier this year. COURTESY ACCESSFORALL

ACCESSforALL co-founders Ava Locks and Brian O’Mahoney present on disability awareness at the East End Arts Council in Riverhead earlier this year. COURTESY ACCESSFORALL

Employees at LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton attend a workshop on accessible visitor services practices led by ACCESSforALL. COURTESY ACCESSFORALL

Employees at LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton attend a workshop on accessible visitor services practices led by ACCESSforALL. COURTESY ACCESSFORALL

ACCESSforALL co-founder Elka Rifkin trains employees at LongHouse Reserve on addressing ableism. COURTESY ACCESSFORALL

ACCESSforALL co-founder Elka Rifkin trains employees at LongHouse Reserve on addressing ableism. COURTESY ACCESSFORALL

ACCESSforALL co-founder Elka Rifkin leads Parrish Art Museum employees through a group activity on creating accessible and inclusive guest experiences. COURTESY ACCESSFORALL

ACCESSforALL co-founder Elka Rifkin leads Parrish Art Museum employees through a group activity on creating accessible and inclusive guest experiences. COURTESY ACCESSFORALL

authorMichelle Trauring on Nov 26, 2025
In Brian O’Mahoney’s eyes, “disability” does not need to be an intimidating word. But for so many of their clients, it is. In their work with ACCESSforALL (AfA), they help... more

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