Betty Siegel

Betty Siegel is Director of the Office of Accessibility and VSA at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. A recognized leader and expert in disability and accessibility practices within the arts and culture sectors, she has worked nationally and internationally to support the rights of individuals with disabilities of all ages and backgrounds to engage fully in theaters, museums and other public spaces.A recognized leader and expert in disability and accessibility practices within the arts and culture sectors, she has worked nationally and internationally to support the rights of individuals with disabilities of all ages and backgrounds to engage fully in theaters, museums and other public spaces. At the Kennedy Center, Siegel has spearheaded the development of comprehensive and innovative accessibility policies and programs that strengthen the involvement of children, youth, and adults with disabilities as audience members, performers, artists and staff. She leads the Access/VSA International Network and the LEAD community of practice which annually convenes over 900 accessibility professionals from 500 organizations worldwide. She is a trailblazer in advancing best practices in access and has produced or co-authored several influential resources.