Down Under Mystery Tour

Down Under Mystery Tour is a unique comedy film starring and co-written by three men with intellectual disabilities.

The film was conceived as part of director/producer Michael Noonan’s PhD about disability and comedy, which sought to explore the complex line between ‘laughing at’ and ‘with’ and demonstrate that meaningful and constructive creative collaboration between intellectually-disabled and non-disabled people is possible.

see - http://www.downundermysterytour.com/



EHRC - Tracey Skinner

Equality and Human Rights Commission

Equally Different

Tracey Skinner talks about her 2 autistic children

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woHxZxWZHnI

Everybody Welcome Here

These posters will help and aid you meet your statutory duty to promote Disability Equality throughout the year class discussion.

15 new A3 posters promoting Disability Equality in Secondary Schools set from

[Click this link for downloadable PDF of these Posters (Orientation: Landscape)] or [(Orientation: Portrait)]

Firebird Theatre Company

Firebird Theatre is a Company of sixteen disabled actors. We are experienced, disabled performers/actors with a consistent track record and history of making plays and performances together for over twenty years. We used to be called the Portway Players but we changed our name to Firebird Theatre when we became an independent Company in 2005.

We want to share as much as possible with people about who we are, how we work and what theatre means to us.

Please use this website to find out more about our productions, our workshops & what we stand for.

at    http://www.firebird-theatre.com/

Graeae Theatre

Graeae is a force for change in world-class theatre, breaking down barriers, challenging preconceptions and boldly placing disabled artists centre stage.Graeae champions accessibility and provides a platform for new generations of Deaf and disabled talent through the creation of trail-blazing theatre, at home and internationally. See more at http://www.graeae.org/

In the Picture

Scope’s In the Picture campaign raises awareness of the need to include disabled children in the books they read. It has 10 guiding principles that are based on the social model of disability.

We’ve produced:

• a list of early years picture books that feature disabled characters
• an image bank to inspire authors and illustrators, including examples of good practice, photos for reference and children’s drawings
• resources including FAQs and lesson plans for teachers 
• an exhibition of colourful works from leading artists, all featuring images of disabled children
• links to useful websites

check it out - http://www.scope.org.uk/campaigns/scope-campaigns/disabled-children-books

Inclusion Literature

Research suggests that providing children with inclusive reading material is important because it reflects the increasing social diversity of their classrooms, promotes positive attitudes towards peers of all abilities and, in the case of disabled children, supports the development of a positive self-image.

This 10 page guide is essential reading for everyone!

Download by clicking here!

Incurably Human (2005)

Written and Illustrated by Micheline Mason

Contents: An excellent essay on why the development of inclusion is essential, drawing on insights from the author, as a disabled parent of a disabled child. Available from Inclusive Solutions.

Buy online: http://www.inclusive-solutions.com/bookdetails.asp?ID=39 

KIDS: The Disabled Children's Charity

Celebrating 40 Years of enabling disabled children and their families to enjoy their lives. KIDS' vision is a world in which all disabled children and young people realise their aspirations and their right to an inclusive community which supports them and their families.  

Kids are supporters of UK Disability History Month

To see their website >Click this link > kids.org.uk

Media and Disability

http://www.mediaanddisability.org/

"Increasing and improving portrayal of peoplewith disabilities in the media"

The current project seeked to establish cooperation, mainly at national level, between mainstream media and disability organisations which should initiate a process of change of the current unsatisfactory situation.

CHECK OUT THEIR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PRESENTATIONS ON WHAT THEY DO: - http://www.mediaanddisability.org/