At Open Works we're here to make technology, tools, and the knowledge to use them accesible to all. As such, we are committed to providing physical, instructional, and financial accomodations to our members, day pass users, and community members. This page offers a guide covering the accesibility accomodations we currently offer at Open Works.
The elevator has a carrying capacity of 2500 lbs.
¶ Sanitation Stations
Sanitation Stations are available in every area of the building. Each Sanitation Station contains:
- Hand sanitizer
- Disposable masks
- Cleaning solution
- Paper towels
¶ Parental Accomodations
¶ Lactation Station
Any parents who require a break to breastfeed or pump can visit our Lactation Station on the upper level of Open Works for privacy and comfort. The lactation station comes stocked with diapers, sanitation products, and a fridge.
- Visit the front desk and a Community Technician will unlock the Lactation Station for you.
¶ Changing Stations
Both restrooms on the upper level of Open Works provide changing stations within the handicapped stalls. On the lower level of Open Works there is a changing station within the gender neutral bathroom.
¶ Deaf and Hard of Hearing Accomodations
Instructions and information provided in Community Orientation and Safety Certification Classes is primarily conveyed verbally. Each Safety Certification Class with a computer operation section will include a visual PowerPoint presentation.
For any deaf and/or hard of hearing members, day pass users, and community members who would like to attend Community Orientation or a Safety Certification Class accomodations are available upon request.
¶ Microphone
Hard of hearing members, day pass users, and community members may request that the Community Technician leading Community Orientation utilizes a microphone to broadcast their voice loudly and clearly.
Please alert us to your need prior to the Community Orientation or Safety Certification Class. To request accomodations:
- Visit the front desk.
- Call the front desk during business hours at (410) 862-0424.
- Email us at frontdesk@openworksbmore.com. Please include your name, the date of your orientation/class, and the accomodations(s) required.
¶ ASL Interpreter
Deaf members, day pass users, and community members may request that Open Works provide an ASL interpreter to translate the Community Orientation or Safety Certification Class whilst attending.
Please alert us to your need prior to the Community Orientation or Safety Certification Class. To request accomodations:
- Visit the front desk.
- Call the front desk during business hours at (410) 862-0424.
- Email us at frontdesk@openworksbmore.com. Please include your name, the date of your orientation/class, and the accomodations(s) required.
Open Works does not currently employ an ASL Interpreter on site.
There is no additional charge for requesting an interpreter.
¶ Financial Accomodations
Making tools and technology accesible to all goes hand in hand with making tools and technology affordable for all. Open Works is committed to providing low-cost education and membership. Still, Open Works recognizes that education programming and membership may be cost prohibitive for some.
For anyone who requires additional financial help we have the following accomodations:
- Discounts
- Scholarship
- Senior Sliding Scale Membership
- Promotions (Occasional and seasonal)
¶ Discounts
¶ Scholarships
For those demonstrating financial need, we can extend a 75% discount on three classes per year per adult recipient and one youth class per youth per season.
To apply for a scholarship, please first make sure that you meet the following requirements:
- Not currently enrolled as a full-time student (for adult classes)
- Be 18 or older (for adult classes)
- Must attend ALL class sessions
- Preference will be given to residents of Barclay, Greenmount West, and Johnston Square
- Demonstrate financial need as defined by zip code of residence, size of household, employment status, and statement of need
Click here for the scholarship application.
¶ Senior Sliding Scale Membership
We understand that for some seniors our standard 10% senior discount is not enough to make the cost of membership affordable. For seniors demonstrating financial need, we offer sliding scale senior membership options. Please support Open Works by giving as generously as possible with your monthly membership fees contribution as we are a non-profit organization.
The base price of our monthly membership is $85 per month. The minimum contribution for a senior sliding scale membership is $45 (excluding microstudio rentals and member storage space). To apply for a sliding scale membership option, please first make sure that you meet the following requirements:
- Be 55 or older
- Demonstrate financial need as defined by zip code of residence, size of household, employment status, and statement of need
- Preference will be given to our neighboring applicants who are residents of Barclay, Greenmount West, and Johnston Square
Click here for the Senior Sliding Scale Membership application.