The Don’t DIS my ABILITY campaign continues to attract an increasing number of arts events, including participation from artists with disability as ambassadors, key speakers and entertainers at major functions.
The Honourable Paul Lynch, Minister for Disability Services will officially launch the Don’t DIS my ABILITY campaign for Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC), Department of Human Services NSW, on Thursday 3 December 2009 at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, followed by an accessible guided tour at the gallery.
From Albury in the South, Mullumbimby in the North and Cobar in the West, a total of 44 applications were received for the Accessible Arts Small Arts Grants round as part of this year's statewide Don't DIS My ABILITY campaign.News
Small Grants available for Don't DIS my ABILITY projects and events
Applications are now open for Accessible Arts Small Grants of up to $1,000, for organisations and arts workers to create high quality arts events as part of the 2009 Don't DIS my ABILITY campaign that runs throughout November and December for International Day for People with a Disability 3 December 2009.
Developed by the Department of Ageing Disability & Home Care, Don't DIS my ABILITY is a statewide campaign of events that aims to change misconceptions surrounding disability and create an environment that encourages participation. Ambassadors are selected as role models to support this campaign from the arts, sports and business.
Accessible Arts will offer grants to a small number of high quality, sustainable projects that involve partnerships between the professional arts and disability sectors, plus support to organisers of arts events who need guidance or advice. The deadline for funding applications is August 17 2009.
Download the Application Form and guidelines for planning an event.