How do we include artists with learning difficulties? Jolie Booth, 11 January 2016 Those who took part… (sorry if your name is spelled wrong) Jolie Booth - Touretteshero Wendy Petitdemange - Activate Performing Arts (manages inclusive groups and works closely with Diversecity) Ellie Griffiths - Upfront Performance Network Eddie Latter - Haringey Shed Richard Hayhow - Open Theatre Company Jen Sumner - Hubbub Theatre Company (Derby) Amber O'Gregory - Frozen Light The overall discussion was about how the sector feels like it needs a separate identity to being bunched in with disability, as the needs can often be quite different. Also it feels scattered, so most of the conversation was around events to connect further at and people to speak to, which I shall now list… D&D London conference - Access All Areas 6th February Dark horse Trains actors with learning difficulties - Conference at Lawrence Batley Theatre in July Open Theatre Company Is that all there is? Conference 9th & 10th March www.itati.co.uk Upfront Network London Forum - 18th January New Wolsey Theatre are keen to find new large scale work. Diverse Futures - Support with accessing opportunities in the arts all over the country. We discussed making work that also engages and entertains the companions of those who are being supported, so that they want to come along to see the work too and/or support the person they are companion to with participating in the creative process. Tags: Networks, networks, inclusion, Access, access, Diversity, learning difficulties, accessible theatre, complex needs, diversity, conference Comments: 1 Sarah grange, 12 January 2016 Hello you might like to know about our upcoming satellite D&D as part of the VAULT Festival in London. It's up on the event listings page: http://www.devotedanddisgruntled.com/events/dd-vault-fest-2/ Free to attend, and everyone is welcome! xx Team D&D