Visual transcript of report on DADA - Disability & Deaf Arts

Click through the pictures below - in order - to see a full transcript of Liz Carr's report from The New Radio 2 Arts Show on Friday 17th December.

An example of the work of Simon McKeown, who was named 'Artist Of The Year' at the DADAFest10 Awards

Liz Carr: But while the mainstream may still to struggle to recognise the cultural perspective of disabled people, organisations like DaDa continue to work to highlight and celebrate it. Chief executive Ruth Gould.

Ruth Gould: We really feel quite strongly that our work is coming from a cultural perspective, and that’s why I think our work is really important, because even if people don’t end up working in the arts, them accessing a culture which affirms and supports who they are and their place in society, raises their own understanding about how they fit and how they are placed within that society.

Liz Carr: Traditionally, the way disability arts has been covered by the media has been a bone of contention for many, with countless examples of patronising and unrepresentative coverage in the mainstream press. However, Ruth feels that this year has seen a real breakthrough.

Photo by Mark McNulty