The ACCe5S! Project
Forum on Wheelchair Accessibility
at encuentro 5
Community Church of Boston
June 23rd, 2011
The ACCe5S! Project
Challenges of Accessibility at e5
 ACCe5S! Project Description
 Projected Time Line
 Projected Budget
 Community Feedback, Questions,
Suggestions

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
ACCe5S! Project Description
Architechtural Modifications
Entry Ramp
(with handrails)
Unisex Wheelchair
Accessible Bathroom Stall
FOR MORE INFO...
Visit access.encuentro5.org
Other:
Intercom, Signage
Ramp with Handrails (sample)
Standard ADA Stall (sample)
Other Suggested Modifications:

Intercom system

Braille Signage in Elevator

Signage throughout e5 space
Projected Timeline in 2011
Architectural Phase
Research & Consultations
Fundraising
Construction
May
Jun
July
Aug
Sept
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.
Projected Budget
Entryway Ramp +
storage and dolly
$3,600
Bathroom Estimate - $14,800
materials & labor
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
In Relation to MGA’s Annual Budget
Annual Rent
Utilities
ACCe5S! Budget
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
For more info, to get involved,
and to stay connected:
Please visit:
access.encuentro5.org
Thank you!