WORD! International Day of Disabled Persons Special
Description
Join us for a special WORD! in celebration of this year’s International Day of Disabled Persons. The event will imagine a present and future that is accessible for all without exception and explore this year’s IDPD theme of inclusive development and the role of innovation in fuelling an accessible and equitable world.
With an open mic and specially curated line-up featuring the brightest cutting edge of the (dis)ability arts community. Every aspect of performance will be conceived of for access to expression, to include multiple forms of language within diverse ability.
If you’d like to perform as part of the open mic – email: hello@wordpoetry.co.uk
Please let us know of any access needs
“WORD! is a warm, inclusive and vital part of Midlands word culture.” – Sally Jack, Sabotage Reviews
“One of the most treasured and beloved nights in the region.” – Rob Gee
WORD! is an 22-year-old voluntary poetry and spoken word organisation based in the East Midlands and uniquely co-produced by an NHS Trust. They deliver one of the longest running poetry and spoken word nights in the UK (WORD! at Attenborough Arts Centre) alongside an ever expanding programme of other activities across Leicester and Nottinghamshire.
Accessibility: Touch Tours on Request