Breaking Barriers Conference

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
10 a.m. - noon
Zoom - Free
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This conference is for past participants of the Breaking Barriers program and their peers, as well as for anyone interested in advancing accessibility within their organization.

We look forward to connecting with you once again!

Two people with long dark hair look at the camera. One is wearing a white sleaveless shirt the other has a green button up top with blue accents. Both have a happy, serene expression on their face. 2026 Keynote presenter information coming soon.

2025 Keynote

We are excited to announce that Joyce Hom and Nic Annette Miller from LoLoLook will be joining us as our our keynote presenters.

New Ways of Seeing – Elevating American Sign Language Programming

Keynote speakers Joyce Hom and Nic Annette Miller, co-founders of LoLoLook, will go in-depth on the importance of their nonprofit's mission: to elevate American Sign Language (ASL) programming at cultural institutions. The Deaf and CODA (Child of Deaf Adult) team will shine a spotlight on their community’s experience with museums and their collective involvement working in art, museum education, and access. Their collaboration through a community-based and institutional-based approach to prioritize equitable ASL programs that are Deaf-led result in innovative and impactful programs for ASL-signing individuals and families.

Joyce Hom is an educator and consultant working within access programs at several museums in New York City, and is the Senior ASL Programs Coordinator at The Jewish Museum, the only known museum position for a Deaf individual.

Nic Annette Miller is an interdisciplinary artist specializing in printmaking, design, and language justice advocacy as a multilingual CODA with extensive experience as an access worker, teaching artist, and producer of educational programs with organizations such as The Drawing Center and University of Utah.




Accessibility Advancements
We are also thrilled to have presentations from cultural organizations who will be sharing accessibility advancements and resources

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Salt Lake Acting Company logo
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