Time to Act: preliminary findings
A major new study commissioned by the British Council through Europe Beyond Access explores the barriers that disabled people experience when accessing the arts spans 40 countries. Authored by On the Move. Core preliminary research findings are presented in the following areas: - The depth of knowledge around the creative work and practices of professional disabled artists. - How to make cultural programmes accessible to disabled artists. - How to make cultural programmes accessible to disabled audiences. Co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union, Europe Beyond Access supports disabled artists to break the glass ceilings of the contemporary theatre and dance sectors.
A major new study commissioned by the British Council through Europe Beyond Access explores the barriers that disabled people experience when accessing the arts spans 40 countries. Authored by On the Move.
Core preliminary research findings are presented in the following areas:
- The depth of knowledge around the creative work and practices of professional disabled artists.
- How to make cultural programmes accessible to disabled artists.
- How to make cultural programmes accessible to disabled audiences.
Co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union, Europe Beyond Access supports disabled artists to break the glass ceilings of the contemporary theatre and dance sectors.
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