Disability Arts Online (DAO) is a unique web journal for discussion of arts and culture. DAO gives disabled and deaf artists, performers, film-makers, writers and critics a place to talk about and share artistic practice.Who is DAO for?
DAO welcomes mid-career or emerging artists and companies who work under the umbrella of disability arts, to share artistic development; discuss issues; and get encouragement and knowledge about the value of disability / deaf arts and culture.
and for students too...
DAO is a tool for students! With many links to Higher and Further
Education resources and as a provider of information and advice to
students who are either on disability studies courses or researching
disability arts.
CPD...
As a resource for continuing professional development DAO is a networking tool and a reference point in supporting disabled artists in developing their careers.
why not engage with the wider community..?
DAO offers an opportunity to share life stories and to make a connection with a wider community of disabled people engaged in arts and culture.
DAO blogs cover the working practices, aspirations and opinons of
disabled writers and artists. Offering an invitation to discuss and
comment on professional artistic practice, as well as a range of arts
and culture related topics.
DAO has a dedicated audience of 6,000 unique monthly visitors
Finally, DAO needs you! DAO is always on the look out for more bloggers, writers, reviewers and critics. If you would like to join the ranks, please email Colin Hambrook, Editor at
editor@disabilityartsonline.org.uk for further information.
You can now also follow DAO on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/groups/disabilityartsonline/ or if you prefer Twitter, check them out
@disabilityarts