Access All Areas - Disability and Youth Arts

Developed in partnership with Artswork these guidelines compliment the course of the same name, exploring equal opportunities within youth arts, focussing on practical ways barriers to participation can be removed, encouraging more opportunities for young people with physical or learning impairments to be involved in youth arts projects. With the change to the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) affecting many arts venues, projects and organisations these guidelines are essential for everyone.

PRICE: £7.50 FREE P&P

To place an order for the guidelines, simply download the Publication Order Form below and email/ post it to the Artsplan Development Manager, Artsplan c/o Artswork, 23 Basepoint, Anderson Road, Southampton, SO14 5FE

You can either send a cheque with your order form or request an invoice to be issued.

In conjunction with the guidelines, Artsplan also delivers training on engaging with disability within a youth setting.

The next ‘Access All Areas: disability and youth arts' takes place as follows:

Access All Areas: disability and youth arts training

4^th February 2010

Paddington Arts, London

9.45 am- 4 pm

This one day course, developed in partnership with Dada South is designed to encourage a broader exploration of equal opportunities within youth arts. Participants will develop an understanding of the importance of inclusive practice, through looking at political and cultural contexts, and exploring practical ways of ensuring youth arts projects and venues are genuinely inclusive to young disabled people. The course will leave participants feeling confident about their responsibilities, and inspired to engage in youth arts practice with young disabled people. 

All participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon successful completion of the course, and a wealth of practical resources and a copy of the ‘Access All Areas: disability and youth arts' guidelines (RRP £7.50). Prices for the courses, which include lunch and refreshments, range from £150 to £110, with limited bursaries available. Please also remember that ENYAN members can request a 5% discount on all Artsplan publications and training!

For more information or to book your place on the course, contact the Artsplan Team, via: artsplanbookings@artswork.org.uk or call 023 80682 535.