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Investing in disability heritage

A black and white group photo of about 30 people. The front row of people are using wheelchairs, with others standing on steps behind them.

A 1991 group photo of disability arts practitioners. David Hevey is standing fifth from the right in the second row. Photo: NDACA.

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Sharing radical heritage demands a radical approach

Shape Arts’ passionate director, David Hevey, is taking a disruptive, digital approach to sharing disabled people’s voices with the world.

04/12/2023

Two women looking into a glass museum display case.

An exhibition on the School for the Blind at the Museum of Liverpool.

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Diversifying workforces benefits staff, employers and heritage audiences

Esther Fox shares how even small changes can have big impacts on heritage workforces and build a more sustainable and equitable sector.

05/09/2022

Disability History Month: changing attitudes

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Access to culture for disabled people: changing attitudes

Richard Kramer, CEO of disability charity Sense, tells us how changing attitudes about disability through culture improves life for everyone.

18/11/2020

Alistair McNaught

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Making heritage websites accessible to all

When producing our new guide to online accessibility, Alistair McNaught’s research identified how heritage organisations can make their online content open to all. He tells us more.

06/08/2020

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Inclusion isn't a 'challenge', it's a chance for exciting possibilities

Two disabled women leaders tell us what needs to change in heritage - and their top advice.

10/12/2019

Lizzie Guntrip at our Heritage Ambassadors' induction. Jeff Gilbert

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How do we involve young people in nature?

One of our young heritage ambassadors Lizzie Guntrip on how we can make our natural world more accessible.

17/08/2018

Liz Ellis, Ymgynghorydd Polisi Cymunedau ac Amrywiaeth

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All-inclusive heritage adventures

Liz Ellis has been finding out about projects involving people with learning disabilities.

27/07/2015

Investing in disability heritage

Sharing radical heritage demands a radical approach

Diversifying workforces benefits staff, employers and heritage audiences

Access to culture for disabled people: changing attitudes

Making heritage websites accessible to all

Inclusion isn't a 'challenge', it's a chance for exciting possibilities

How do we involve young people in nature?

All-inclusive heritage adventures

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