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The Arts
The Arts Council of England has compiled a directory (£10) offering contact details of organisations involved in arts and disability issues. A leaflet on involving people with disabilities as artists and performers is also available. Both are available from the Library and Enquiry Service. Tel: 0207 973 6517
Shape
opens up access to
the arts, enabling greater participation by disabled and older people.
It runs arts workshops, projects and events in a variety of settings;
NVQ, Certificate and Diploma level arts management courses, short training
courses and placements for disabled people; and STAN, a network of young
disabled artists. There is a National Deaf Arts Programme and a scheme
for reduced ticket prices for disabled and older people. Tel: 0207 700
0100
The
Art House http://www.the-arthouse.org
An inclusive membership organisation providing work & exhibiting opportunities
for disabled and non-disabled artists
The Good Gallery Guide http://www.goodgalleryguide.com
Information on acces to galleries and arts venues nationwide
Artsline
is free information
and advice service for disabled people on arts and entertainment in London.
Tel/text: 0207 388 2227; Fax: 0207 383 2653
The Arts council of Wales will give you information about arts organisations throughout Wales which offer disabled people opportunities to participate. Tel: 02920 394711
Arts Disability Wales is a voluntary organisation offering information and training to disabled people and arts organisations. Tel/text: 02920 377 885
The Scottish Arts Council provides information about organisations in Scotland which promote the involvement of disabled people in the arts.
Tel: 0131 226 6051/ Information line: 0131 240 2443
Gardening
Horticultural therapy provides training courses, advice and publications on gardening as therapy for people with learning difficulties and help for blind gardeners. The aim is to use gardens to improve the quality of life for people with special needs of all kinds.
Tel: 01373 464 782
Sport
The following organisations are all recognised by the Sports Councils as the co-ordinating bodies for sports for all those with disability.
British Blind Sport (BBS) Tel: 01926 424 247
British Deaf Sports Council (BDSC) Tel: 01943 850 214
British Wheelchair Sports Foundation (BWSF) is based at Stoke Mandeville
Tel: 01296 484 848
The British Paralympic Association (BPA) Tel: 0208 681 9655
Cerebral Palsy Sport (CP) Tel: 0115 940 1202
Disability Sport England (DSE) Tel: 0207 490 4919
United Kingdom Sports Association for People with a Learning Disability (UKSAPLD) Tel: 0207 250 1100
The Federation of Sports Associations for the Disabled - is recognised by the Sports Council for Wales as the umbrella governing body. Tel: 01244 822600/822625
The Scottish Sports Association - for people with a disability (SSAD) is recognised by the Scottish Sports Council as the main body for sport in Scotland for people with Disabilities. Tel: 01592 415 710
The following organisations provide sport and leisure activities, facilities or information for members with a disability: British Epilepsy Association/ MENCAP/ RNIB/ Phab/ the Guide Association/ the Scout Association/ SCOPE/ Riding for the Disabled Association
Directory for Disabled People contains details and addresses for many organisations in the arts, sport and leisure (see Helpful Information)
Sports and Leisure: an In Touch care Guide, BBC, In Touch Publishing, 37, Charles St, Cardiff CF1 4EB
Outdoor Adventure for Handicapped People by Mike Cotton, Souvenir Press, from Bookpoint Ltd Tel: 01235 400 400
Spectator Sports for Disabled People from RADAR Tel: 0207 250 3222
Historic Buildings of England: a Guide for Disabled People . RADAR £3
Historic Scotland: Access for Visitors with a Disability. Tel: 0131 668 8600
See ‘Addresses’ for full addresses of organisations mentioned in ‘Holidays & Leisure’
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