Let's Talk Disability – Beyond Visibility: Embedding Inclusion in Cultural Spaces (subtitled)

Описание: Let's Talk Disability – Beyond Visibility: Embedding Disability Inclusion in Cultural Spaces

In this powerful episode of Let's Talk Disability, Professor Jackie Carter welcomes two inspiring guests from the University of Manchester’s cultural institutions: Rosie, a Visitor Team Assistant at the Whitworth Art Gallery, and Ciaron Wilkinson, Head of External Relations at Manchester Museum.

Together, they explore the lived experiences of disability and chronic health conditions, focusing on Rosie’s journey with chronic migraines and her advocacy for access and inclusion. Ciaron shares insights from a leadership perspective, reflecting on how cultural institutions can embed disability inclusion into their practices—not as an afterthought, but as a foundational principle.

Topics include:
The social vs. medical model of disability
Invisible disabilities and the importance of visibility
Creating inclusive spaces in museums and galleries
The “passion penalty” in the cultural sector
Empowering disabled voices
Building community and fostering open dialogue

This episode is a heartfelt call to action for organisations to move from dialogue to deeds, ensuring disability inclusion is everyone's responsibility. Whether you're a university staff member, student, cultural worker, or ally, this conversation will challenge, inspire, and equip you to think differently about access and inclusion.

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