Resources
Free resources developed by Scott Artley Consulting on topics related to disability access in arts, culture, and public life.
Access Thinking: a key term defined
Access Thinking is a fundamental conceptual tool for broadening access for people with disabilities. It represents a rigorous but flexible practice considering the breadth of human difference in everyday choices. Scott Artley coined the term and has used it in his consulting work to help people systematically and empathetically review access barriers and imagine solutions.
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A Field Guide to Disability Models in the Wild
Disability Models in the Wild is a practical field-guide poster for recognizing the assumptions that shape how disabled people are included — or excluded — in your work. By identifying five common disability models and pairing each with a “better question, it offers a quick reference for interrupting harmful or incomplete approaches and moving toward access, agency, and meaningful participation.
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Best Practices: Everyday Description
Everyday Description is a practical skill set anyone can use to make visual information more accessible in informal, everyday contexts. It applies the principles of verbal description to spontaneous moments—from describing a photo or meme to narrating a gesture, outfit, or point of view. Scott Artley developed this framework to help people build a flexible habit of noticing what matters, making the implicit explicit, and sharing it clearly.
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“Help, I'm an Imposter!” an access leadership framework
“Help, I'm an Imposter!” is a practical, research-informed framework for people doing access leadership in structurally incoherent roles. It helps readers diagnose a problem through Clarity, Clout, Crew, or Capacity — then identify one realistic next move.
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These resources offer just a taste of my full-length trainings for workplaces and communities of practice, available in person or virtually. I can also help you assess accessibility and develop strategic access plans that build real, lasting belonging.
