www.artsanddisability.com, the first all-Ireland website to provide information, resources and facts about Arts and Disability, is proving to be an essential tool for parents, families, advice workers, arts bodies and the wider community. The website was developed by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon.
Roisin McDonough, Chief Executive, Arts Council of Northern Ireland said: 'The quality of this Island’s arts and disability work deserved greater public awareness. Bringing together an all-Ireland resource about arts and disability into one valuable information source will inspire future artists; I would urge anyone looking for information in this area to use the web site.'
Mary Cloake, Director of the Arts Council said: 'This has proven to be a successful joint venture by the two Arts Councils, North and South.
We are very grateful to the members of the arts and disability sector throughout the island, with whom we consulted to ensure the site content and design met the needs of users. We are delighted that so many individuals and groups find it so helpful in their work.'
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland has made a substantial investment over a number of years, creating new opportunities for disabled people to be involved in the arts on their own terms. This is one of a number of North/South collaboration projects in the Arts & Disability area.