This project is the result of ideas discussed by members of Being Part of the Community meetings. The project links with the "Big Night Out", organised by and for people with learning disabilities, through Bournemouth People First - The Forum. The last Big Night Out was the result of a series of DJ workshops, and took place in Bournemouth Pavilion Ballroom on November 20. Another Big Night Out at Bournemouth Centre Stage was a chance for Mix It Up DJ artists to show off their new skills.
The Next Stage: Disability Theatre in Dorset
The Next Stage: Disability Theatre in Dorset is the umbrella organisation of two disability theatre groups, TOPS and DATco. The project has received a grant from Arts Council England - South West for organisational review and development. This is being carried out by Moya Harris, in consultation with group members and other partners.
Disability Equality Training
All successful Bournemouth Arts Grant applicants are invited to a free Disability Equality Training day, led by Liz Cox, as part of the grant giving process.
The aim is to look at disability issues in an Equal Opportunities setting with a view to increasing the number of disabled people taking part in community arts activities.
Objectives are: · To identify the barriers preventing disabled people’s participation in community activities and to look at the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) · To look at the way in which disabled people are represented in the media and to explore the stereotypes · To look at the participation of disabled people in the arts and the development of Disability Arts · To consider ways of encouraging inclusion of disabled people in relation to participants own work
Kaleido, Disability and Deaf Arts South West
Kaleido (formerly Equata) is the leading organisation in the south west working to develop and promote Disability and Deaf Arts with arts organisations and promoters across the south west. Its website is a hub of information on items such the Disability Arts movement, advice for artists on the benefits trap and steps towards becoming self employed.
Splat!
Splat!! is a Saturday Art Club in Kinson, Bournemouth for children who, due to disability or disadvantage, face access barriers to mainstream, creative, weekend activities and the arts.
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