Seminar to explore film, learning and disability- 15th September 2011

Creative Partnerships at the University of Sussex are holding a seminar to discuss film, learning and disability on Thursday 15 September 2011 at The Stade Hall in Hastings, 2.30pm-7pm.
It will be an opportunity to hear about the recent Here and There: Hidden Stories project as well as hearing from a variety of young people, filmmakers and educators who have worked with film, as well as watch films they have produced and find out more about filmmaking with young people with special needs.

The cost to attend is £30 for organisations/education settings and £10 for individual practitioners.

To apply please email kristina.sekyere@sussex.ac.uk for a booking form which must be returned with payment by Monday 5 September.

Sync South East Present Pitch!

30 Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers 10 disability arts projects and organisations – one opportunity to catch their perfect pitches.
Come and find people, partners, punters and possibilities.

15th June, 10.30 - 5pm, The Stables, Milton Keynes, MK17 8LU

For more information, see their website.

Inclusive Technology Training in Woking - 21st July

One of the most exciting developing areas in community music is around technology that assists people to access music making in spite of any physical or other challenges that may otherwise create barriers.
From long standing and expensive technologies like Soundbeam, through to simpler DIY solutions using switches and drumpads, emerging technologies around webcams and brand new "toys" like Skoog, there is an expanding range of technologies available to use in creating participatory music making opportunities for people with disabilities.

For more information, click here: http://www.musicleader.net/trainingcourses_details.asp?TPID=4394