Ms. Betty Siegel specializes in creating cultural experiences that are inclusive of people with disabilities of all ages. As the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Director of VSA and Accessibility, she oversees international disability, education, arts and cultural programs including: 1) an annual Arts and Special Education conference, 2) programs for young and emerging artists with disabilities, 3) the Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD) conference addressing access to cultural experiences. She is a respected speaker on access as a civil right, compliance, and accessibility to cultural programs and venues. Ms. Siegel obtained her JD from the Columbus School of Law in 2009.