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‘Woeful’ arts diversity progress prompts call for ‘more power and influence’

By John Pring on 11th December 2015 Category: Arts, Culture and Sport

‘Woeful’ arts diversity progress prompts call for ‘more power and influence’
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Mainstream arts organisations have “a mountain to climb” to ensure they have an acceptable proportion of disabled directors, artists and staff, according to leading disability arts figures. They spoke out after new figures showed a new Arts Council England (ACE) programme […]

Watchdog marks UN day by announcing assault on ‘virus of social isolation’

By John Pring on 4th December 2015 Category: Human Rights

Watchdog marks UN day by announcing assault on ‘virus of social isolation’
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The equality watchdog has marked the UN’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) by announcing national summits in England, Wales and Scotland to address the “virus of social isolation” faced by growing numbers of disabled and older people. In a […]

Welcome for overdue Arts Council diversity pledge

By John Pring on 12th December 2014 Category: Arts, Culture and Sport, News Archive

Welcome for overdue Arts Council diversity pledge
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Leading disabled artists have welcomed a new Arts Council policy which aims to force mainstream organisations to take real action to promote diversity, but have warned that disabled-led organisations still have a vital role to play. Sir Peter Bazalgette, the chair […]

Krip-Hop Nation brings musical plea for disability justice to UK

By John Pring on 28th November 2014 Category: Arts, Culture and Sport, News Archive

Krip-Hop Nation brings musical plea for disability justice to UK
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An international collective of disabled hip-hop artists has brought its message of cultural activism and disability pride – along with a fierce attack on government cuts to disabled people’s support – to the UK. Krip-Hop Nation was founded by Leroy Moore […]

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