Getting in Touch - a national conference

A one day conference exploring the current connections between technology, disability and the arts.

Date: 28 July 2003
Time: 9.30am 4.30pm
Place: Sallis Benney Theatre, University of Brighton, Grand Parade, Brighton

A national conference that will:
- Showcase innovative digital arts projects produced by disabled artists.
- Explore some key issues which need to be addressed by arts organisations beginning to work with disabled people.
- Highlight the state of current practice through case studies and other research initiatives.
- Outline the DDA and various changes that will come into effect next year.
- Include a presentation on assistive technology
- Feature a discussion on maximizing participation.

Speakers and participants include:
· Michael Craven, Director of Visual Arts, Arts Council England, South East
· Evelyn Wilson, Director, Lighthouse
· Dave Everitt, ACE, Commissioned Research
· Christine Lenehan, Deputy Director, Council for Disabled Children
· Sarah Pickthall, Development Officer Disability, Arts Council England, South East
· Brian Morgan , Southdowns NHS Trust
· Kate Adams, Artworks
· Ruth Marchant, Co-director of Triangle Services
· Chris Hammond, Artistic Director, Full Circle Arts
· Alan McLean, West Midlands Disability Arts Forum
· Barbara Lisicki, Disability Trainer and Consultant, ACE Centre, Oxford
· Reps form Drake Music and Chailey Digital Arts Project

To register for the conference visit: http://www.gettingintouch.org.uk