6 Minute English
Disability in music and theatre
Mar 21, 2024
Exploring how disabled artists are breaking down barriers in music and theatre, including the development of innovative musical instruments like the Rainbow Harp for dyslexic harpists. The podcast highlights the importance of inclusivity and accessibility in the arts.
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- Equality Acts support equal access for disabled artists and audience in music and arts.
- Innovative instruments like the Rainbow Harp cater to disabled musicians, enhancing inclusivity in music.
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Facilitating Access to Arts for Disabled Individuals
The podcast discusses how the Disability Rights Movement in the UK, supported by the Equality Acts of 2010, has been working to provide equal access for disabled artists and audiences in various fields, including music and the arts. They highlight how a musical composer, Meghan Steinberg, has been creating new instruments to allow disabled musicians to express their experiences through music, emphasizing the concept of 'lived experience' unique to disabled individuals. These new instruments are designed to be accessible and cater to the needs of disabled performers, enhancing inclusivity in the arts.
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