DPAC - 26 March 2011

"Today we want to make our voices heard and speak out along with others who wish to protest against the unjust measures being taken by the CONDEM Government. Today we want to ensure the 26^th of March 2011 goes down in history as the first time since the 1920s that disabled people en bloc have joined a mainstream demonstration called by the Trade Union Congress.

To make sure disabled people on this March and those supporting us through virtual protests and other activities aren’t forgotten or left as footnotes in history, DPAC is launching a new project: Disabled People Make History in collaboration with Disability History Month and Spaghetti Gazetti. 

[To read full article on the DPAC website go to click here]

EHRC - Dame Tanni Grey Thompson

Equality and Human Rights commission -

Famous recently retired athlete talks about her career and how her wheelchair gave her the freedom to do what she wanted.

on youtube.com > click here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_7gQE5bRw8

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/

Fourth Plinth (2006)

by Marc Quinn, Steidl Mack, Germany.

Contents: A great book telling the story of the making of the statue of Alison Lapper displayed in Trafalgar Square. Includes lots of photos and copies of a range of press comments.  English, Citizenship Art or PHSE.

For activity sheets English and Art developed from the book go to:-

Alison Lapper Worksheet [Click this link]
Alison Lapper Newpaper cuttings [Click this link]
Alison Lapper Media Headlines [Click this link]
Alison Lapper quotes [Click this link]

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!

Inclusion Now - ALLFIE

Inclusion Now is a quarterly magazine published by ALLFIE - 'The Alliance for Inclusive Education' in collaboration with CSIE and Parents for Inclusion.

ALLFIE believes that education should support the development of physical, vocational and academic abilities through mixed-ability tuition in mainstream schools so that all students have the opportunity to build relationships with one another.  We believe that a fully inclusive education system will benefit everyone.

Check out their website for more info: http://www.allfie.org.uk/