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The theatre is an opportunity to believe

The scene is over, the curtain comes down, but the actor remains lying on the stage. Beatriz Duque whispers “stand up, it’s over”, but he,…

Started by Monica Quintero Restrepo

0 Dec 2, 2014

Get Skoogy with it

Since we first mentioned it on Bespoken, Skoog, the tactile musical cube made of foam that allows individuals with disabilities the opportu…

Started by Adam Shippey

0 Nov 19, 2014

Famous Children's illustrator does book about disabled kids

Despite some improvements, disability is poorly represented in the mainstream media. We don’t seem to see that many examples in film, TV or…

Started by Paul Richoux

0 Nov 11, 2014

Sounds good; but what is Audio Description?

When we go to the movies, most of us combine the picture with the sounds to fully understand and appreciate the film. But, if you are visua…

Started by Paul Richoux

0 Oct 13, 2014

A garden for the senses

The plants are an important aspect of this garden, obviously, but they are just one of the features that make it up. Included in the sensor…

Started by Monica Quintero Restrepo

0 Oct 9, 2014

Lung Ha’s, a theatre to learn

Photo: Lung Ha's Theatre The day that Eva’s mother disappeared was Eva’s school graduation. Also her grandmother was diagnosed with dement…

Started by Monica Quintero Restrepo

0 Sep 22, 2014

Blackwood’s resident poet tells us about her art

Marion Paton became a Blackwood tenant 15 years ago but her love for poetry and composition go way further back. One of our volunteers alon…

Started by Paul Richoux

0 Aug 20, 2014

Music and the Deaf

Having recently heard of the charity, Music and the Deaf, I can’t deny I am amazed at the skill, dedication and passion involved. What the…

Started by Sarah Moore

0 Aug 19, 2014

Inclusive theatre company puts on Edinburgh show

By Quentin Paimparay For anyone visiting the Edinburgh Festival Fringe a production called “13 Sunken years” will be performed throughout t…

Started by Quentin Paimparay

0 Aug 6, 2014

Oneswitch: website devoted to gamers with a disability

By Quentin Paimparay At Naidex, bespoken discovered Oneswitch: an interactive website devoted to gamers who have a disability. Assistive te…

Started by bespoken Team

0 Jul 3, 2014

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