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The creativity of people with disabilities is legendary in many of the arts and music. Theater, television and movies have not been as welcoming. Artists with disabilities continue to pursue their passions. The obstacles and lack of recognition will never stop an artist from pursuing their craft.
ARTS
[otw_shortcode_content_toggle title=”The Alliance for Inclusion in the Arts” opened=”closed”]Domain renewal pending April 2020 http://inclusioninthearts.org/
The Alliance for Inclusion in the Arts is the nation’s leading advocate for full diversity in American theatre, film, and television. We promote authentic dialogue about race, culture, and disability that embraces the complexity of underlying social and historical issues. The only organization of its kind in the United States, Inclusion in the Arts serves communities that have traditionally been denied equitable professional opportunities.
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NADC is a leading consultant in the arts and disability community and the only center of its kind. We promote the full inclusion of audiences and artists with disabilities into all facets of the arts community. Recipients of our technical assistance include artists with disabilities, performing arts organizations, art centers, universities and colleges, disability specific groups, and arts administrators.
[/otw_shortcode_content_toggle] [otw_shortcode_content_toggle title=”Very Special Arts – VSA” opened=”closed”]Looking for new link http://education.kennedy-center.org/education/vsa/
VSA, the international organization on arts and disability with 52 international affiliates and a network of nationwide affiliates founded more than 35 years ago by Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith. It provides arts and education programming for youth and adults with disabilities around the world and increases access to the arts for all.
VSA is an energetic national and international network of cultural and educational organizations developing socially sustainable programs that serve individuals – youth and adults – with disabilities in their communities. Participants in the VSA network host and participate in professional conferences; develop and share resources; provide technical assistance; collaborate on programming, as well as share best practices and strategies for success.
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[otw_shortcode_content_toggle title=”Abilities United – Film, Video, TV Productions” opened=”closed”]http://www.abilitiesunited.com/
Abilities United Productions is an independent motion picture and television production company created specifically to end the accepted industry wide discrimination of those with a disAbility on both sides of the camera. Providing an authentic voice, vision, and representation of those with a disAbility to “Break the Hollywood Stereotypes of Characters & People with a disAbility” while keeping the purpose of striving for commercially and critically successful motion pictures and television programs.
[/otw_shortcode_content_toggle] [otw_shortcode_content_toggle title=”Media Representation of Disabled People” opened=”closed”]http://www.disabilityplanet.co.uk/
This website was developed to examine the Media’s relationship with disability. This site will help give readers a critical understanding of the complexities that surround this relationship.
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[otw_shortcode_content_toggle title=”Can Do Musos” opened=”closed”]Can Do Musos has been providing guidance and hope to all musicians with challenges since 2013. Music is empowering and has no limitations and everyone should have a chance at their dreams.
Having a “Can Do attitude” is the first step toward success!
[/otw_shortcode_content_toggle] [otw_shortcode_content_toggle title=”Coalition for Disabled Musicians” opened=”closed”]http://www.disabled-musicians.org/
The Coalition for Disabled Musicians, Inc. (a self-help non-profit organization) was formed in 1986. CDM was designed to:
- Introduce disabled musicians to each other who have an understanding of disability-related problems.
- Give access to an accessible rehearsal and recording studio.
- Create “tag-team” systems and other adaptive techniques for pain, endurance, and other limitations.
- Set up studio and stage bands for amateurs and professionals.
- Hold live performances, produce recordings, and hold music workshops and seminars.
- Promote public awareness of the disabled community as a great reservoir of talent and ability.
http://www.disableddrummers.org/
The Disabled Drummers Association is a non-profit organization founded in 1996 by disabled drummers for the benefit of all drummers with disabilities. We are dedicated to serving drummers with disabilities. Helping them to be a positive part of the music industry is important.
Changing the way disabled musicians are viewed and treated in the industry is our ultimate goal. We:
- Assist the drummer with disabilities in his or her career pursuit.
- Teach persons with disabilities to have fun with music
- Help others to enjoy a better quality of life through Music Therapy
The DDA is here to help you. Clinics and Expos are sponsored to create public awareness, to help members, and to eliminate the stereotype of the disabled musician.
The DDA strives to be instrumental in the manufacture, research and development of electronic and acoustic adaptive equipment. This enables the challenged musician. It gives them the opportunity to experience the wonder of what music can do:
Motivate, Uplift and Empower!
We provide a forum to network with others with similar interests, express themselves openly through our Newsletters, purchase items to aid their musical careers at a reduced price, and to have a lot of fun with “those of your kind”.
[/otw_shortcode_content_toggle] [otw_shortcode_content_toggle title=”Flame – The Band Website” opened=”closed” ]Flame is a group of musicians spreading Hope and Inspiration through music.
[/otw_shortcode_content_toggle] [otw_shortcode_content_toggle title=”Future-Link: Musicians with Disabilities Directory” opened=”closed”]Possibly closed http://www.future-link.com/
Future-Link: The mother of all musicians who happen to be disabled website.
Launched in 2007. Not sure if the site is still active, but lots of content.
[/otw_shortcode_content_toggle] [otw_shortcode_content_toggle title=”Handidrummed.com” opened=”closed”]Handidrummed.com is a website for disabled drummers made by disabled drummers. All the content on the site is contributed by other drummers with disabilities who want to show everyone that, no matter what your obstacle, you can overcome it and pursue what you love.
You will find drummer profiles, articles, interviews, lessons, information on helpful drum products, and links, all aimed at helping all drummers with a disability find hope, inspiration, and to enjoy playing even more.
Some pages, including the Contact page, are not working.
[/otw_shortcode_content_toggle] [otw_shortcode_content_toggle title=”Project Resiliency * Mind * Body * Drum *” opened=”closed”]http://project-resiliency.org/
The Raven Drum Foundation began in 2001 to educate and empower individuals and communities in crisis through healing arts programs, drumming events and collaborative partnerships. Today Raven Drum has various community and veteran based programs that offer holistic approaches to healing.
We have expanded our work to online interactive programs, radio shows and published healing resources: Raven Drum Circle and the 21 Ways to Resiliency. We have strong and meaningful community partnerships and moved forward into creating weekend and week retreats focusing on holistic self-care and healing. Still inspired by the early days, Raven Drum Foundation continues to grow and change expanding through the inspiring people we serve.
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