Arts About Manchester Presentation Alison Jones Arts Manager NWDAF
NWDAF � s Aims and Objectives NWDAF has four aims on which it develops all programmes: � Artistic � Arts & Learning � Access � Achieve They are foundations to every aspect of our delivery as cornerstones being inter-related and interdependent.
Artistic � To promote and advance Disability arts, Deaf arts and other disability arts as distinct cultural diversities � To support arts participation by Disabled people with Disabled people � To develop partnerships with � mainstream � arts and other culturally-diverse arts organisations � To influence access in all aspects of the arts & cultural industries sector � To commission new art work and experiences � To develop arts activities with young people
Arts & Learning � To create learning opportunities for all Disabled people to work in partnership with education and arts organisations � To pioneer and disseminate new ways of learning � To work to empower children and young Disabled people to create arts and career choices in the arts sector � To develop a continuing programme of professional development for Disabled artists
Access � To facilitate the active participation of Disabled people in every experience of the arts � To promote Disability Arts and related cultural expressions � To support and guide arts & cultural organisations to include Disabled people throughout their services � To provide access consultancy and training for the arts & cultural sector
Achieve � To produce high quality arts activities, commissions, exhibitions, performances, skills exchange and experiences � To be recognized internationally as a leading agency in Disability and Deaf arts � To encourage career opportunities for Disabled and Deaf Artists of the highest calibre � To ensure community based arts experiences are life-changing and positively affirming of our lives as Disabled people. � To improve, innovate, excel and grow in all aspects of our delivery
How to make significant change that will have a positive impact on your future work? Check List:- � Budget for Access Support. � Involve Disabled and Deaf people in the decision making process, for example, at Board level. � Contact user-led organizations and groups for information and advice.
Staff Training in Disability Equality : � Marketing and Promoting Events to Specialist Disability/Deaf Press, Media and Networks. � Commission new work f rom Disabled/Deaf writers, artists and theatre companies. � Employ Disabled/Deaf directors and actors. � Provide Audio described and BSL Interpreted Performances/exhibitions/screenings. � Provide information in a range of accessible formats.
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