Centering Humanity: Action, Affinity, and Accountability Solutions for Humane and Sustainable Practices

The Parent Artist Advocacy League (PAAL) and The Public Theater presented the PAAL International Digital Summit 2021 which gathers experts and theatre professionals who will provide workshops, case studies, and affinity spaces for both institutions and individuals illustrating how to create sustainable caregiver support and operationalize humane practices that benefit everyone. Livestreaming on the global, commons-based peer produced HowlRound TV network.

The Summit’s theme of “Centering Humanity,” engages with the how-to and impact of humane practices and caregiver support that center restorative justice, anti-racism, gender inclusion, and the interconnected access needs of the disability community.

Livestream Schedule

Wednesday 1 December 2021

Opening Session: Featuring BIPOC Leaders and a Legacy of Care
10 a.m.-11:20 a.m. EST (New York, UTC -4)

Producing & Budgeting for Care Support
11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. EST (New York, UTC -4)

Disability and Caregiving
1 p.m.-1:30 p.m. EST (New York, UTC -4)

Thursday 2 December 2021

Company Management for Care Support
11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. EST (New York, UTC -4)

Fundraising & Development for Care Support
1 p.m.-1:30 p.m. EST (New York, UTC -4)

Friday 3 December 2021

Positive 5-Day Scheduling Without 10/12
11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. EST (New York, UTC -4)

Closing Session With Karen Olivo
1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. EST (New York, UTC -4)

About HowlRound TV
HowlRound TV is a global, commons-based, peer-produced, open-access livestreaming and video archive project stewarded by the nonprofit HowlRound. HowlRound TV is a free and shared resource for live conversations and performances relevant to the world’s performing-arts and cultural fields. Its mission is to break geographic isolation, promote resource sharing, and develop our knowledge commons collectively. Anyone can participate in a community of peer organizations revolutionizing the flow of information, knowledge, and access in our field by becoming a producer and co-producing with us. Learn more by going to our participate page. For any other queries, email [email protected] or call Vijay Mathew at +1 917.686.3185 Signal. View the video archive of past events.