Our programme at a glance
From July 2024 to June 2027, Un-Label will offer three to four cultural organisations each year a comprehensive qualification programme supporting the implementation of their inclusive opening and access processes. The programme takes place within the nationwide project Access Maker – Innovation Hub. Cultural organisations wishing to apply will benefit from our broad range of tailored consultancy, training and intensive support.
The programme aims to provide practical knowledge, raise awareness and enable hands-on application within each organisation’s own context.
Our offer addresses different areas of a cultural organisation. To ensure that the transformation process is implemented holistically and sustainably, the programme is structured around the five pillars of cultural work: programme, staff, audiences, communications and partners. As a team of consultants with diverse disability perspectives and experts in inclusive cultural practice, we support participating organisations throughout this process.
Who? When? How often?
Each year, 3–4 cultural organisations from across Germany are selected by the programme team in consultation with the funders.
- The project period for the third year runs from July 2026 to June 2027.
- Each organisation participates in at least 8 training sessions (minimum 60 hours), both on site and online, and receives continuous mentoring.
- A further 16 specialised training options focusing on different disability perspectives are available, from which 2–4 modules can be selected in consultation.
- Staff members and management are expected to take part in two strategy meetings with the other participating organisations.
A participation contribution of 20% of the training costs must be covered by the organisation itself (equivalent to €4,000), plus travel expenses in accordance with the NRW travel expenses regulations and any necessary accommodation costs.
How does the programme work?
Structure and schedule of the programme
Application process:
The application procedure consists of two stages. Cultural organisations shortlisted in the first round will be invited to brief online interviews with representatives of the funders and the programme team.
Important dates at a glance:
Publication of the call for applications: Wed, 4 Feb 2026
Information session: Mon, 23 Mar 2026, 4–5.30 pm
Consultation hours: Mondays, 2–4 pm, from 9 March 2026 to 13 April 2026
Application deadline: Mon, 13 April 2026
Online interviews: May 2026
Announcement of decisions: Thu, 21 May 2026
Start of 3rd project round: Wed, 1 July 2026 (End: Wed, 30 June 2027)
Telephone consultation hours:
If you have any questions about the project or your application, please use our telephone consultation hours on the following dates:
from 9 March 2026, Mondays 2–4 pm
Tel: 0221 5501544
Digital information session:
On Monday, 23 March 2026, we are holding a digital information session on the programme and application process from 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm (in German).
We recommend that anyone interested attends this session – we will be answering important questions and making the application process easier!
Register here:
Contact
Charlott Dahmen (she/her)
Head of Consultancy
Email: charlott@un-label.eu
Telephone: +49 (221) 5501544
Project website: Access Maker – Innovation Hub
Access Maker – Innovationshub is funded by
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