GoodCRM and Unlimited to Launch Groundbreaking Accessible Submissions Platform
In an exciting development for accessibility, software company, GoodCRM, have partnered with the world’s largest disabled arts commissioner, Unlimited, to launch a revolutionary new submissions platform, set to go live in 2025. This cutting-edge system is poised to become the most accessible submissions platform available, designed to support disabled artists in applying for Unlimited's funding programmes.
A New Era of Accessibility
Recognising the diverse needs of artists, the new platform will offer a range of submission formats, including video, audio, document uploads, and online forms. This flexibility ensures that artists can choose the application method that best suits their communication style and abilities. The platform's unique configuration capabilities allow for entirely different application routes, accommodating all needs, bodies and minds.
Inclusive Design, Front and Back
The commitment to accessibility extends beyond the front-end user experience. The backend of the system is being meticulously designed to be fully accessible to disabled people, ensuring that everyone, from applicants to administrators, can interact with the platform effectively and comfortably.
Partnership and Funding
This ambitious project is the result of a strong partnership between GoodCRM, a leading provider of customer relationship management solutions, and Unlimited, an organisation dedicated to supporting disabled artists. The platform's development is being funded by an anonymous funder, with GoodCRM also investing significant resources into the project.
GoodCRM's CEO, Steph Graham
"We are thrilled to be working with Unlimited on this initiative. It shouldn’t be groundbreaking to approach software design in this way, but unfortunately, we still find ourselves in a society which marginalises disabled people. Unlimited’s work is changing the cultural canon, and at GoodCRM we want to make the samepositive changes in tech. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive platform that sets a new standard foraccessibility in the arts sector and beyond."
Unlimited's Director, Jo Verrent
“Having searched high and low for an accessible and intuitive CRM, we were delighted to find GoodCRM, which we’ve been working with for two years now. We were even more so delighted to extend our partnership into this new field. It’s very empowering to describe the problems that we have with inaccessible, unflexible application submission systems and have someone say ‘yeah, we can fix that’. I can’t wait to see what we come up with and put it into practice.”
Beyond Arts Funding: A Versatile Tool for
All Submissions
The uses of this platform extend far beyond artist commissions and funding submissions. It is designed to be an accessible solution for managing a wide range of applications and submissions,including volunteering opportunities, recruitment, competitions, magazine, editorial, and book submissions, as well as applications or nominations for awards. Its versatility and accessibility features make it an ideal choice for any organisation seeking to streamline their submission processes while ensuring inclusivity.
