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Disability Joy - weekender
A weekend event exploring Disability Joy through play, art, disco and research, in collaboration with the We Are The People Project, from Bath Spa University.
A weekend event exploring Disability Joy through play, art, disco and research, in collaboration with the We Are The People Project, from Bath Spa University.
We Are The People, a group of researchers based at Bath Spa University are engaged in disability research and activism, funded by the Wellcome Trust.
- Watch the short film, Something’s Got to Change, and hear the stories of families and allies of people with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD). Artworks from the film will also be on display.
- Play the board game Snakes and Ladders: Building a Dementia Inclusive Society. A version of the classic game depicting both the snakes (barriers) and ladders (support) that can help or hinder the building of a more inclusive society.
- Become a disability activist or ally and make a protest badge or placard with us.
- Hunker down in our zine corner and read some of their research materials about queerness, activism and advocacy, and Global Majority communities
- Enjoy a curator’s talk on the Art Any Way exhibition, featuring works by artists who have faced significant barriers.
- Sing and sign along with the Makaton Choir, TALKmoreCORNWALL CIC at 11.30am and 1.30pm
- Discover the wide range of free sensory resources available from Cornwall Libraries. And join-up on the spot!
- Watch our ‘Sharing Success’ film. Produced in partnership with Disability Together, the film shares our research findings, exploring what it means to be Disabled and living a rich, full and joyful life.
BSL interpreters will be available to support throughout the day
The Access Guide for the museum is available here and general information about Access is available on the Visit page.
PLUS get ready to groove
Join Redruth Record Club from 4pm – 7pm for a disco and bar. Be a DJ, Bring your own vinyl that brings you JOY!