W-ICAD's @alisonfe.bsky.social describes being shortlisted as "recognition of the power and impact of co-creation, and the ways in which we can work towards richer inclusive museum experiences." Visit w-icad.org to find out the impact that W-ICAD can have in your museum!

I’m profoundly sad to say that as of today, I’ll no longer be able to do my job as co-artistic director of #Touretteshero because of a recent decision by #AccessToWork to cut my support by 61%. Read & share this post, the hardest I've had to write: www.touretteshero.com/2025/05/23/a... 1/4

This is really important, not least considering our discussion yesterday @blindspothannah.bsky.social and @ihereyounowthis.bsky.social about the need to recognise critical disability studies as a discipline in #AHRC funding applications.

If you have completed the W-ICAD training w-icad.org/about-the-on... come join us at our facilitators network event!

Join us at the #AccessInMuseums Conference in Leeds this morning - Hannah, @charlotteslark.bsky.social and @sophievohra.bsky.social will be in the Thoresby room from 11.15am today (Thursday 20th March) talking about 'Running an Accessible Workshop'. We'd love to see you there.

We’re looking for people to take part in a short survey about light in theatres. If you’re someone who's experienced issues with light in the theatre, please fill out this short survey. There are 8 questions shown as text & pictures, more here: www.touretteshero.com/2025/02/10/l...

We're excited to launch the next phase of our #LightMaps project, exploring how light can be a barrier for disabled & neurodivergent people in the theatre. If you've got perspectives you're up for sharing do complete our short survey. Spread the word too www.touretteshero.com/2025/02/10/l...

Esther’s brilliant chapter in my new edited book describes a sector leading project - Curating for Change - which provides paid placements to support Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people to develop a career as a museum curator. Find out more below!

Submit a proposal for Conference 2025 📩 We're looking for proposals for bold, innovative sessions for #Museums2025 that bring us together to find solutions to the critical issues of the day. Read the guidelines and submit yours by 20 January 👇

A starter pack of schools or departments of psychology from around the world. Please share, encourage your school/dept social-media person to join up, and feel free to suggest additions... 😃 go.bsky.app/FmgYgVj

The last University of Westminster PhD residential writing retreat of the year, at the Abbey Sutton Courtenay. A magical combination of relaxation, productivity and conversation (with yoga and walks).

Save the date: Launch of free online training course for the Workshop for Inclusive Co-created Audio Description (W-ICAD). The free training course is launching on 14th Jan 2025, with a launch event (4-5pm GMT). More details at w-icad.org @blindspothannah.bsky.social @therealdrdebs.bsky.social

Very happy to have been invited to co-author a blog for the #BritishMuseum showcasing some #DisabilityHistory stories from the Museum's ancient Egyptian collections. This forms part of a continuing collaboration investing stories of disability at the BM. www.britishmuseum.org/blog/eight-h...

A blog featuring my wonderful Curating Visibility Colleague Anahita. Well worth a read. www.londonmuseum.org.uk/blog/fight-f...

Excited to announce a funded PhD studentship for the project: Signing Sound: Deaf Gain within Inclusive Co-created Audio Descriptions of Museum Experiences. With @aud2526.bsky.social @johnnyravo.bsky.social @sciencemuseumldn.bsky.social @sim-manchester.bsky.social www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DKW721/p...

Okay FINE, we'll share our photo of the Deal Man. He seems to be appearing all over the place? He wandered in front of the camera when we were taking a photo of the building the other day. Rude.

Digital Day at Screen South! #CuratingVisibility fellows explored Green Screen, VR, AR & immersive soundscapes. Thanks to Manuel Vason from Studio Radar for sharing his insights on virtual environments. We hope to amplify disability perspectives through digital innovation in museum collections.

Come visit my current temporary exhibition: MAPPING AN UNEVEN PATH: STORIES OF HEALTH AND DISABILITY AT VERULAMIUM 15th November 2024 - 23rd February 2025 Explore what archaeology can tell us about Roman ideas about health and disability. www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/map...

Co-Producers with lived experience of d/Deafness, disability and/or Neurodiversity wanted! Help us explore the disability stories of Dover's past and present them in a multi-sensory way with innovative digital technology! More details⬇️ www.dovermuseum.co.uk/Exhibitions/...