Exhibition space : Guidelines for the virtual banner
The Disability Co-operative Network champions disabled talent to museums and art galleries across the UK. We have created a year- long pilot […]
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BDA appeal for information regarding dyscalculia ~ Steve Chinn
The BDA Dyscalculia and Maths LD committee plans to produce a leaflet and/or something for the web on the problems people might […]
Our New Look
Our New Look Welcome to our new logo designed by Lizzie Morgan http://lizfolio.wordpress.com/ and our new banner is by Redstart Arts. Redstart […]
Disabled People and Terminology ~ Michèle Taylor
Terminology is important, because words reflect our attitudes and beliefs. However, some of the terms we tend to use may not reflect […]
DCN Banner Art ~ Redstart Arts
What we do Redstart Arts aims to develop and deliver visual arts for adults with learning disabilities. We act as a platform […]
AXSChat speaks to Becki Morris about the Disability Co-operative Network
AXSChat speaks to Becki Morris about Disability Co-operative Network in Museums We were extremely proud to be invited to speak to Debra […]
BBC Cape Project for neurodiverse talent in the workplace
DCN was both thrilled and honoured to be invited to hear more about CAPE (Creating A Positive Environment) Project entitled ‘Joining the […]
British Sign Language in the Art World ~ Edward J Richards, Cutting Edge Design Limited
Hello! I’m Edward Richards, a Deaf British Sign Language (BSL) user I set up my own graphic design company, specialising in inclusive […]
How Heritage Embraces Autism ~ Jack Welch
Coming from the perspective of a casual visitor to museums and having (as yet) not professional experience from working in the sector, I feel confident enough in saying that the activities which have come my way have given a rare insight that others my age would have not had themselves. Whether it has been producing an exhibition in a museum or gaining paid roles as a result of volunteering, not only accessing heritage from a young age is a valuable opening in its own right, but impacts those like myself who have lifelong conditions to manage.
Tom’s Ship of Stories ~ Alison Hale, Peoplescape Theatre
A multi-sensory storytelling project for special schools created by Peoplescape Theatre. In partnership with National Maritime Museum, Cutty […]
Looking back at the Inclusive Heritage conference
Heritage Lottery Fund have now published their Inclusive Heritage feature summarising the conference highlights and reference materials.
Dyslexic Adult Network (D.A.N)
The Dyslexic Adult Network is a group of the major 6 charities relating to dyslexia in the Great Britain, and a number of […]
The Secret Museum: Film Production with Autistic Young People ~ Suzanne Cohen
Filmmaker and educator Suzanne Cohen talks about her experiences of delivering media projects at the British Museum for young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) (13 – 19 years).
Feel the Force Day III, 10 October 2015
Feel the Force Day is the world’s only Film and TV Convention for people with disabilities and visual impairment. It should be noted that Feel the Force Day is for all, however it is marketed as such as a number of the larger comic con style events are understood to be not accessible to disabled audiences.
The Department of Ability
My name is Dan proud father to the incredible, strong, funny action seeking Emily who uses a wheelchair and has Spina Bifida.
When Emily was small she said “i don’t see wheelchairs on the telly..are they allowed?” GULP…WOW…what a statement!
Disabled Artists Given Opportunity To Cultivate Their Creative Talents!
Shropshire based disability arts organisation DASH, have launched a new initiative this Autumn. Cultivate, is a bold and unique mentoring programme for disabled artists in the West Midlands. Disabled visual artists are now encouraged to discover more information!
Royal Shakespeare Company Announces Its First British Sign Language Theatre Tour
The Royal Shakespeare Company, RSC will host its first British Sign Language theatre tour to coincide with the Swan Theatre’s first British Sign Language interpreted show of Christopher Marlowe’s The Jew of Malta on September 8.
Spreading the news about museum access
We have had a great response from our launch on 15th September at the Royal College of Physicians and we are now officially here.
Cabinet of Curiosities: How Disability Was Kept in A Box ~ Mat Fraser and Research Centre for Museums and Galleries, University of Leicester
Critically acclaimed actor and performance artist Mat Fraser was commissioned by the Research Centre for Museums and Galleries at the University of Leicester to create a new artistic work, shaped out of a collaborative engagement with museum collections, research and expertise in medical history, museums and disability
Social Media 101 for Community of Persons with Disabilities ~ Debra Ruh, @debraruh
I am often asked why I adore social media. Why? It has the power to change lives and connect the community of persons with disabilities. It is critical for the billion people with disabilities globally to come together on social media. If our community came together on social media – we would be hard to ignore.