INFORMATION - PLEASE
I would be very grateful if members of this list could let me know of any
published sources of advice (and/or websites) that have been particularly
useful to themselves, and/or their institution, in developing inclusive
practice and engaging visitors/audiences who have previously been excluded.
I am particularly interested in sources of advice around dismantling the
barriers faced by disabled people and those from culturally diverse
backgrounds. It would also be very helpful to know if you have been
particularly disappointed by a resource you expected more help from!!
I am working with Jocelyn Dodd and Richard Sandell as a research associate
for RCMG (Research Centre for Museums and Galleries) at the University of
Leicester on phase 1 of a project - 'Not for the Likes of You' - that is
part of the larger New Audiences programme led by the Arts Council of
England in partnership with Resource, English Heritage and the Heritage
Lottery Fund.
The aims of Phase 1 are two fold; one, to conduct a critical literature
review (of English language sources but not just of UK origin) in the areas
of understanding and dismantling the barriers to access in the cultural
sector for, in particular, disabled people and those from culturally
diverse backgrounds; and secondly to identify the key gaps in knowledge,
understanding and practice to inform Phase 2 where there is funding
available for commissioned action research. It is important therefore to
identify what the real gaps are in terms of practice - and the intention of
the literature review/audit is a focus on sources of practical information,
rather than purely conceptual research.
Any help you can offer in recommending/rejecting sources will be extremely
useful, so thanks a lot in advance - I look forward to hearing from you.
Sue Picton
Research Associate, RCMG
Email: spicton @compuserve.com
Tel/Fax: 020 8340 9754
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