Arts
The 1 in 8 Group
Monitors portrayal of disabled people in the arts & media
Address: 78 Mildmay Grove, London, N1 4PJ
Action Space
Works to develop appreciation of everyone's creative potential through the arts.
Address: PO Box 73, Barnsley S75 1NE
Telephone: 01226 384 944
Fax: 01226 384 94
Arts Access
National association for improving access to arts venues for disabled people. Publishes a guide to venues.
Address: St. Bride Institute, Bride Lane, Fleet Street, London EC4Y 8EQ
Telephone: 020 7936 3436
Fax: 020 7936 343
Arts For Health
Address: Manchester Metropolitan University, All Saints, Oxford Road, Manchester M15 6BY
Telephone: 0161 247 1091
Fax: 0161 236 738
Artsline
Info on disabled access at entertainment venues throughout London.
Address: 54 Chalton Street, London, NW1 1HS.
Telephone: 020 7388 2227
Email: artsline@dircon.co.uk
Disability Arts In London (DAIL)
Address: 34 Osnaburgh Street, London, NW1
Telephone: 020 7916 6350
Enabling for Music
Helps people with Hearing Impairment hear music more clearly.
Address: 6 Alcester Road, Feckenham, Redditch, B96 6JD
Telephone: 020 7916 6350
Graeae Theatre Company
Training in theatre skills for disabled people.
Address: Hampstead Town Hall, 213 Haverstock Hill, London, NW3 4QP
Telephone: 020 7681 4755
Email: info@graeae.org
SHAPE
Provides disabled and older people with cutprice tickets for arts events. Newsletter. Escorts and drivers supplied if necessary.
Address: Ticket Scheme 356 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA
Telephone: 020 7700 8138 (Ticket Scheme)
Telephone: 020 7700 8143
Email: sra.jilani@shape-uk.co.uk
Society for Disabled Artists - SODA
Several groups around the country. Transport can be arranged to help those with mobility problems attend meetings. Membership £2.50 per year, which includes three newsletters
Address: Bramfield House, Church Road, Little Ellingham, Norfolk, NR17 1JN
Telephone: 01953 850 381