British Conference on Finding the Spotlight
May 28-31, 2003
at The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
A conference focusing on the following themes:
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Participation: models and examples of good practice
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Progression within learning: routes and transitions
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Current legislation: implications for education and employment
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Future legislation: communicating with policy makers
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A case for distinction: recognizing distinct arts genres and groups
Who should attend?
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Deaf and disabled artists and non-disabled performing artists and those who make performance possible
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Educators
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Employers
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Policy makers
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Disability coordinators
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Others working in the field of disability arts
Speakers include:
Prof. Colin Barnes, Professor of Disability Studies, University of Leeds
Maria Eagle MP, Minister for Disabled People
Mat Fraser, actor, musician and presenter
Ruth Gould, Creative Director of North West Disability Arts Forum
Dr. Petra Kuppers, Artistic Director, Olimpias Research Projects; Assistant Professor of Performance Studies, Bryant College, Rhode Island
Mandy Redvers-Rowe, actor, writer, lecturer in disability arts, The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
Nabil Shaban, actor and writer
For further information, contact:
Lisa Vingoe, Disability Arts Conference Coordinator
The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, Mount Street, Liverpool L1 9HF UK
Tel: +44 (0) 151 330 3379;
Minicom: +44 (0) 151 330 3055;
Fax: +44 (0) 151 330 3400;
Email:
l.vingoe@lipa.ac.uk
Web:
http://www.lipa.ac.uk/effectingchange
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