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EtCetera Issue 255
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The National Disability Arts Forum
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Oct 01, 2004 16:20 PDT
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Contents: == From NDAF == Job Opportunities == Get Involved == Training
& Workshops == Publications ==
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From NDAF
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* Disability Discrimination Act Part 3 *
A VERY warm welcome to the DDA Part 3!
Now the law gets physical. Wherever a physical barrier makes it
unreasonably difficult for a disabled person to use a service then that
barrier must be addressed. Approximately two million businesses and
public sector services will have to take reasonable action to ensure
disabled people can use them
The Disability Rights Commission is reminding businesses that they
"cannot run and cannot hide".
In addition, companies employing fewer than 15 people will no longer be
exempt under the DDA.
The DDA is a civil law, and it will be up to individuals or
organisations to sue those businesses that remain inaccessible.
Everything you need to know can be found at: <http://www.drc.org.uk/>
* Arts Access UK: Ready for Venues *
October 1 was also our deadline to get our Arts Access UK database ready
for arts and cultural service providers to fill in their access details.
AAUK will be the first national online database that will provide
disabled people globally with a single reference point to access
information on the UK arts and cultural sector.
Arts Centres, Cinemas, Community Centres, Concert Halls, Festivals,
Galleries, Heritage Sites, Libraries, Museums, Parks, Theatres or
whoever and wherever you are in the UK, please get in touch with
-aa-@ndaf.org- and ask for your individual login name and password
ASAP.
Arts Access UK will be launched in November at <artsaccessuk.org>.
* Help Us Raise Funds *
NDAF is a registered charity and has keep its eyes wide open to generate
income in order to be able to offer free services like ETC.
One way is to earn commissions from retailers online. Next time you need
or have the urge to buy something, why not try “http://buy.at/ndaf”. It
won’t cost you a penny more (on the contrary, there’s a lot of special
offers), but helps us!
Retailers include
Littlewoods
Marks and Spencers
Amazon
Disney DVD
Readers Digest
Comet, Powergen
Lloyds Bank
Scottish Widows
T-Mobile
Carphone Warehouse
Sky Digital
ntl Broadband
Your Price Furniture
Butlins
Cottages4You
Perfect Places
LastMinute.com
Hertz
Carrentals
AA
CIS Insurance
Norwich Union,
and ( brand new:)
Early Learning Centre
& MakeMy Megastore, where you can personalise products and gifts = baby
clothes, phone covers, T-Shirts, mousemats, mugs, greeting cards and and
and, using one of your own images, or choose a picture from their stock
of thousands of photographs.
At: <“http://buy.at/ndaf”>
Thanks in advance!
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Job Opportunities
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* BBC Extend Scheme *
Exclusively for disabled people, Extend is an award-winning, BBC-wide
work placement scheme which offers appropriately experienced and/or
qualified disabled people a great opportunity to gain four months (16
weeks) paid work experience within the BBC. Although the scheme doesn’t
necessarily lead to a full time job, last year more than half its intake
gained further work at the BBC.
Starting from January 2005, around 40 placements will be available right
across the UK, in both programming areas and programme support areas.
As well as matching the criteria for the individual placement, you’ll
need to demonstrate a keen interest in broadcasting and knowledge of BBC
output. Excellent communication and team working skills are also
essential.
Ref. 75692
For further details and an application form, please contact BBC
Recruitment, quoting reference 75692 and give your name and address.
Tel: 0870 333 1330, Textphone: 020 8008 4300, Fax: 020 8008 4001,
Address: PO Box 48305, London W12 6YE, Email: recrui-@bbc.co.uk
Website: bbc.co.uk/jobs Ceefax page 696.
Completed forms to be returned by 5 November (strict deadline).
* Q: Programme Development Officer *
Q exists to inspire creative and dynamic engagement in the visual arts.
We are seeking imaginative and motivated people to join our expanding
creative team and drive forward our exciting and inclusive programme.
- Programme Development Officer (new post)
Starting salary GBP 19 700 - GBP 21 300 p.a (depending on experience)
Full time (37.5 hours per week)
Responsible for developing our lens-based & digital arts programme and
resources, you will have excellent knowledge of current practice.
Experience of project and resource management required
- Marketing Officer
GBP 19 700 p.a pro rata Part time 2.5 days (18.75 hours per week)
Taking a lead role in raising Q’s profile you will have excellent
communication skills, experience and an innovative approach to marketing
a broad programme of visual arts events and activities
- Digital Media Technician
GBP 14 900 p.a pro rata Part time (18.75 hours per week)
Providing technical support and day to day management of resources, you
will be highly organised and have an excellent working knowledge of a
wide range of digital software and new media
All posts are subject to an appropriate CRB check
Closing date for all posts is Friday 8 October 2004
Interviews will be held during the week beginning 25 October 2004
For an application pack please contact: Q Arts, 35/36 Queen Street,
Derby, DE1 3DS or tel: 01332 295 858, fax: 01332 295 859
CVs in isolation are not accepted. No agencies please.
Committed to Equal Opportunities
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Get Involved
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* Advice South West *
This sounds excellent!
A new information and advice service for artists and performers is
offering home visits for people experiencing mobility problems due to
disability.
ArtsMatrix is an information and advice service for artists,
craftspeople and performers of every kind. Still in its infancy, it was
launched by Arts Council England, South West with the aim of helping
creative people to define their goals and plan their future development.
The five co-ordinators are based in Somerset, Devon, Dorset,
Gloucestershire and Bristol. They can help with queries about training,
networking, associations, business development and other resources
across all art forms. They also offers a more in-depth individual career
path assessment. Totally free of charge, this consists of up to three
one-to-one sessions during which you can explore your creative
directions. It's a chance to look back on your creative development to
date, discuss your goals and ambitions, and examine the different routes
available for taking your work forward.
ArtsMatrix is very flexible and the sessions are shaped in a way that's
responsive to your needs. Many practitioners say that the information
they receive is useful, but it's the feeling of being listened to and
supported that's most valuable. The issues they discuss are not always
work-related. Importantly, they seem to agree that the experience of
having their own space to talk about and reflect upon their practice
feels like a positive luxury.
The co-ordinator in your county can come out to meet you if you are
unable to travel to the office. Somerset co-ordinator, Jane Clothier,
says: "The important thing with ArtsMatrix is that it's available to
anyone who can benefit from it. This region is large and the travelling
distances can be time-consuming and awkward, especially if you don't
drive, or if you find travel tiring. Thankfully, ArtsMatrix was set up
with a budget for conducting our sessions in the homes of artists who
experience restricted mobility. Alternatively, you can ask to meet up in
an accessible venue that's local to you."
If you would like more information, or wish to arrange a session, please
contact your local co-ordinator. Textphones are available in every
office.
Somerset - Jane Clothier on 01935 822911, email ArtsM-@folksw.org.uk
Bristol and Bath - Annie Warburton on 0117 915 0189, email
ArtsM-@watershed.co.uk
Gloucester - Sandra Citrina on 01452 541145, email
ArtsM-@artshape.org.uk
Dorset - Steve Crabtree on 01308 421334, email ArtsM-@pva.org.uk
Devon - Nerys Williams on 01626 830533, email ArtsM-@crafts.org.uk
This information is also available on audio cassette.
* Advice London *
Free advice and guidance
November 2004 Venue: LVS Resource Centre, London N7 6PA
Shape’s Advice & Guidance programme provides an opportunity for disabled
and deaf people with an artistic interest to book a one-to-one session
with experienced arts practitioners from a wide range of artistic
backgrounds.
Shape’s advisors are available to support you in your artistic and
professional practice:
Pauline Alexander, visual arts, Nicky Bashall, performance/video, Alison
Branagan, visual art/professional development, Juan del Gado, visual
art/film, Ju Gosling, multimedia, Evlynn Sharp, poetry/creative writing.
For more information or booking, contact: Anita Jensen, Education &
Training, Shape, LVSRC, 356 Holloway Rd, London, N7 6PA Telephone: 0207
619 6165 Minicom: 0207 619 6161 Fax: 0207 619 6162 E-mail:
ani-@shapearts.org.uk
Web: <www.shapearts.org.uk>
* Mad Chicks ! *
Quote: “Mad Chicks is about women psychiatric patients and survivors of
the psychiatric system, who are sick of being treated like crap and
generally sidelined.”
Mad Chicks is put together by women who work as part of Mad Pride, a
user led mental health civil rights movement in London, committed to
ending discrimination against psychiatric patients, promoting survivor
equality and celebrating Mad culture.
The perfect way to find out more about them would be to attend their
launch event, Union Chapel at London's Highbury Corner, 27th November
2004, London
“A day and evening of events exploring, raging about and improving
women's mental health. On 27 November 2004 the Union Chapel at London's
Highbury Corner will be host to an info-fair, creative workshops,
massage, debates, video, artwork, a cafe, and, in the evening, a great
gig with music, comedy, poetry, live arts and general merriment.”
More at <http://www.geocities.com/mad_chicks_uk/launch.htm>
* The Errorist *
... no. 1 is now online at: <http://www.the-errorist.com>
They are seeking writing, artwork, music and visuals for issues 2, 3 and
beyond.
Email your work or your questions to: the-er-@tiscali.co.uk
Particular needs include internationally minded fiction and essays.
* Mostly Harmless *
Can you improve on 'Mostly Harmless'? The Hitchhiker's Guide to the
Galaxy famously described the Earth with a single word: 'Harmless'.
After years of research by Ford Prefect the entry was expanded slightly
- to 'Mostly Harmless'.
Can you come up with a rather more comprehensive (but hopefully equally
witty) description? You have to use exactly 264 words, for your chance
to win CD boxed sets of the new series; best of all will win a digital
radio. Closing date:Sunday 31 October.
<http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/hitchhikers/competition.shtml>
* Young Film Makers *
Wanted: a number of young film makers who may be interested in getting
experience in a paid position with a nationwide project. The selected
people must be able to produce a 5 - 10 minute film in any format.
Full details will be given to selected applicants. Fees will be paid and
full credit given.
Anyone interested should send an email giving relevant experience,
background and qualifications. No previous experience is necessary
though short audition pieces may be required before final selection.
Letters of application should arrive before 7th October 2004.
Apply to Hilary Oxford at hilary-@btopenworld.com.
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Training & Workshops
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* Graeae Theatre Company & Jacksons Lane: Singing Workshop with Barb
Jungr *
Sat 20 and Sun 21 Nov 04, 10.30am - 4.30pm at artsdepot, 5 Nether
Street, London N12
This two day workshop will work on techniques of relaxation, breathing
and vocal expansion focusing on the singing and speaking voice. Working
with songs, harmonies and poetry, this course is for professional
performers with physical and sensory impairments who wish to expand
their vocal range and ability.
Barb Jungr has worked as a performer and singer for some twenty five
years internationally, releasing records and appearing on radio and
television. She has also written extensively about singing and the voice
and teaches on the performing Arts Course at London Metropolitan
University.
She has her own website at <http://www.barbjungr.co.uk>
Access support is provided.
Price: GBP 25 waged; GBP 15 unwaged
Deadline for applications Mon 25 October 04
Applications from Andrew Stibbs, Training & Education Administrator,
Graeae, LVS Resource Centre, 356 Holloway Rd London N7 6PA, Tel: 020
7700 2455,, Fax: 020 7609 7324, Minicom: 020 7700 8184, Email:
and-@graeae.org
* The Weekend Academy : Saturday Studio *
Saturday Studio is an accessible, free art workshop for disabled people,
including people who have sensory impairments, learning difficulties,
survivors of mental health systems, those living with long term illness
or chronic pain and homeless people.
Coming soon: Drawing and printmaking sessions led by artist Nancy Willis
1-5pm at the Byam Shaw School of Art, 2 Elthorne Rd,. London N19 4AG
Autumn term: Sat 23rd Oct - Sat 11th Dec, Spring term: Sat 15th Jan -
Sat 19th March
Good wheelchair access. No charge for sessions or basic materials. Your
personal assistants are welcome. Hot drinks are available.
For booking and talking about your support needs, ring: Deborah Froome,
Director of Weekend Academy, 020 7281 4111 or email:
d.fr-@csm.arts.ac.uk
Travel: Archway tube/Upper Holloway BR Bus: 4, 17, 41, 43, 134, 143,
210, 263, 271, 390, C11, W5
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Publications
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* Full Circle Arts: European Year of Disabled People Legacy DVD *
Full Circle was commissioned by Arts Council England to produce a DVD
highlighting arts events and projects that received EYDP funding.
“Throughout the EYDP period we have been asking for material which would
be suitable for inclusion on a legacy DVD. We certainly had a good
response. Over 52 hours of video, dozens of photographs, brochures,
programmes and computer discs. Many thanks to all of you who were able
to send something to us. We have tried where possible to include an
excerpt from everything where the media quality was high enough. Only a
few have had to be left out.”
The DVD is fully subtitled and carries full audio description.
Please contact FCA to find out how you may order a copy for free: Voice
/ Minicom: +44(0)161 279 7878, Fax: +44(0)161 279 7879, Greenheys
Business Centre, 10 Pencroft Way, Manchester M15 6JJ, Email:
enqui-@fullcirclearts.co.uk
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© The National Disability Arts Forum 2004
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