Will the Change Makers make a difference?
As one of Arts Council England’s cohort of Change Makers, Andrew Miller reflects on why he accepted the opportunity and what…
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A dedicated director of business development
As a small but fast-growing touring theatre company run by part-time staff, Hubbub Theatre Company has benefited from appointing a…
Crisis at Creative Scotland following funding decision backlash
Board members have resigned following outrage at the funder’s decision to end support for a number of arts organisations tha…
New and inclusive music
Frank Lyons explains how a combined academic and artistic approach has been key to the success of a new ensemble featuring disable…
All welcome at the Coliseum
Oldham Coliseum’s new extension will provide access for everyone to future-proof itself in a borough that is home to many pe…
Edinburgh in a wheelchair
Andrew Miller, a regular visitor to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, shares his shocking experiences of inaccessible venues, poor se…
Charter inspires small music venues to become disability-friendly
Tunbridge Wells Forum has become the first venue to be accredited through Attitude is Everything’s new charter.
Relaxed performances slammed for segregating audiences
A debate about whether actors with learning disabilities are reached by celebrated inclusive initiatives such as Ramps on the Moon…
My Gurus – Jo Verrent
Unlimited’s Jo Verrent reflects on who has inspired her passion for equality and diversity, and why she’ll be getting…
Dancing with the long cane
An outdoor performance project featuring blind and visually impaired dancers and musicians has pulled passers-by into a world of &…
Sign of the times
Watershed in Bristol has learnt from its customers with hearing impairments how to be more welcoming, including by learning basic…
Fairer access to the arts
What factors prevent disabled or marginalised adults from participating in the arts? Susan Potter shares Creative Future’s&n…
Soften lighting to become autism-friendly, galleries advised
Introducing safe spaces for people with sensory issues is key to creating accessible cultural venues, according to a new report.
Getting to know our audience
Graeae has successfully developed D/deaf and disabled audiences across the UK. Richard Matthews explains the principles and strate…
Art without outsiders
What are the dynamics when a group of artists with and without learning disabilities work together? Emma Bosworth discusses the po…
Participation in portrait painting
A series of portrait-painting events exploring and celebrating diversity engaged both live and online audiences. Mandy Fowler expl…
Where there’s a will
Turtle Key Arts has been involved in arts projects with disabled people in many countries. Alison King reflects on the attitudes a…
New guidance on inclusive approaches to music education
A new guide is aiming to increase opportunities for disabled children and young people to participate in music-making.
Still dismal times for disability
Angry at the continuing discrimination against disabled people as well as the inadequate access in many venues, Andrew Miller refl…
A springboard for change in Ukraine
An international collaboration is helping young people with disabilities in the Ukraine get involved in the performing arts and br…
Funding boost targets arts provision for diverse communities
Arts Council England has committed £5.3m to a scheme aimed at developing greater resilience among organisations contributing…
Resource highlights arts-based technologies for disabled creatives
A website providing advice and best practice for using technology to aid creativity has been launched for the disability arts sect…
Change through action
Access and prejudice still need to be fought, but the British Paraorchestra has talent and fearlessness on its side, says Charles…
Ticket sales continue to grow for disabled music fans
Disabled music fans and their assistants attending events such as Glastonbury and Latitude Festival brought an estimated £7….
