Omar Rashan, Winner of the 2026 Christel DeHaan Fellowship for Accessible Arts

“I plan to attend the 2026 Leadership Exchange in Arts & Disability (LEAD) conference in Philadelphia to enhance my skills as a teaching artist with ArtMix and a Neuro Artist. I aim to learn about sensory-informed environments and inclusive design practices from national leaders, which will help me create supportive spaces for artists with disabilities, fostering confidence and meaningful artistic expression for all participants.”