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"NDACA is the first archive in the world to offer a major retrospective of disabled people’s art and activism. The Disability Arts Movement – a fascinating story of disabled people forming an exciting disability culture – can now take its place within the diverse landscape of UK cultural heritage. The Archive… more
“Over the last 8 months, a group of committed museum professionals have set up the Disability Cooperative Network. This involves museums in London and the West Midlands and we want more people including you. Contact us to get involved We are working with academics, groups, specialists, curators and managers to share… more
New group set up in Nov 2015."Library Champions for Disability Access: is a new grassroots community of practice form for all information professionals which is going to be launched later in 2015 in affiliation with ALISSWe aim to offer librarians, information professionals from all sectors an informal place to contact, meet… more
The DCN is "working with academics, groups, specialists, curators and managers to share knowledge to break down barriers for disability in the cultural sector."Their website "is a forum for the museum sector and to connect with charities, groups and individuals outside the sector. This website will include case studies,… more
Tess Prendergast, a Children’s Librarian, doctoral candidate, and contributor to Library Services from Birth to Five, blogs about 6 steps librarians can take to build and increase early literacy resources that best meet the needs of all children, including those with developmental difficulties."Building inclusion into storytime: 6 steps towards success"… more
"Libraries in Midlothian are improving the services they provide disabled people, helping them to become full and active participants in their community."Published as part of the 'Accessible Britain Challenge' case study series, this includes brief info on provision for:Blind and visually-impaired peopleDeaf and hearing-impaired peoplePeople with physical disabilitiesPeople… more
"A project to improve the employment opportunities and life skills of long term unemployed and people with disabilities in Plymouth has won the University of St Mark and St John the prestigious national Archive Volunteering Award of 2014."Includes a description of the ‘Connected Catalogue’ project (which had no funding),… more
This is an excellent list of ideas:“Every community, no matter the size, has the opportunity to serve children with special needs. Libraries have unique opportunities to raise awareness and strengthen services for children with disabilities and their families … Here are suggested starting places …”"Welcoming Children with Disabilities… more
"This video is not 'graphic' but highlights the tragic consequences of disability hate crime through the story of one victim.This moving account is ideal as an introduction to training programmes or as a stand-alone product. It can be the catalyst for discussion amongst professionals to improve awareness."Bully for… more
"The Accessible Britain Challenge encourages communities to be inclusive and accessible. That means working with disabled people to remove the barriers that stop them participating fully in their community.The UK’s 12.2 million disabled people make a positive contribution to employment and local economies. The Accessible Britain Challenge wants to… more
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