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EPISODE · May 16, 2025 · 29 MIN

Are Gigs Accessible to People with Disabilities? Plus the Return of Poetry Corner!

from Dis-labled - Community Focus Arts Radio · host Community Focus Inclusive Arts

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we dive into the world of live music to ask: are concerts and gigs truly accessible for people with disabilities? We share some of our own experiences to find out. We also reflect on our visit to CJ’s Bakery—where delicious cakes are made with care, and meaningful employment is offered to a brilliant team of people with learning disabilities. And finally, Poetry Corner makes its return! This week, our featured poets are Carol and Babak.Project Managers: Andrea Rai & Phil Powell.Editor: Phil PowellHuge thanks to the National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund for supporting our Dis-labled podcast. Learn more about their amazing work: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.ukAll enquiries: [email protected]: https://www.communityfocus.co.uk/Theme Music: Rastko Rasic & the students of Community FocusOther Music: Jazzy Frenchy by ⁠⁠⁠Benjamin Tissot

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the world of live music to ask: are concerts and gigs truly accessible for people with disabilities? We share some of our own experiences to find out. We also reflect on our visit to CJ’s Bakery—where delicious cakes are made with care, and meaningful employment is offered to a brilliant team of people with learning disabilities. And finally, Poetry Corner makes its return! This week, our featured poets are Carol and Babak. Project Managers...

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