1. The ACCe5S! Project Forum on Wheelchair Accessibility at encuentro 5 Community Church of Boston June 23 rd, 2011

2. The ACCe5S! Project Challenges of Accessibility at e5 ACCe5S! Project Description Projected Time Line Projected Budget Community Feedback, Questions, Suggestions

3. encuentro 5… Opened doors in 2006 after Boston Social Forum and World Social Forum Process, Public space for multi-movement building, Equal participation and inclusive democratic organizing principles, Located on 5th floor of an old building in Chinatown without accessible entryway or accessible bathrooms

4. ACCe5S! Project Description FOR MORE INFO... Visit access.encuentro5.org

5. Ramp with Handrails (sample)

6. Standard ADA Stall (sample)

7. Other Suggested Modifications: Intercom system Braille Signage in Elevator Signage throughout e5 space

8. Projected Timeline in 2011 Architectural Phase MayJunJulyAugSept Research & Consultations Fundraising Construction

9. Post-Flush! Phases… Public Awareness Workshops on Ableism and Equal Participation; Online public awareness campaign Increasing accessibility at e5 with regards to multi-language interpretation, remote participation, visual and auditory impairments, etc.

10. Projected Budget Entryway Ramp + storage and dolly $3,600 Bathroom Estimate - materials & labor $14,800 Plumbing - materials & labor $7,000 Annual Cleaning Supplies + Support $1,600 Intercom System$2,000 Signage System$1,000 Organizing Time (6 months part-time) $10,000 TOTAL:$40,000

11. In Relation to MGA’s Annual Budget

12. Current Status… Community Feedback - Conducting surveys and collecting suggestions Consultation with Community Builders Cooperative Quote from local construction company Applying for grants (RESIST!, etc) Setting up Fundraisers and House Parties in July/August

13. For more info, to get involved, and to stay connected: Please visit: access.encuentro5.org Thank you!