{"id":31117,"date":"2023-06-28T13:49:37","date_gmt":"2023-06-28T12:49:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/?page_id=31117"},"modified":"2026-03-10T15:42:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T15:42:26","slug":"art-for-disabled-people","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/our-services\/activities-for-disabled-people\/art-for-disabled-people\/","title":{"rendered":"Art for disabled people"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t<div class=\"banner    is-style-primary-tint-10  align-full\">\t\t<div class=\"banner__flex\">\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"banner__figure\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Ukelele-Landing-Page-edit-900x600.jpg\" class=\"banner__img\" alt=\"a group of people playing a ukulele\" \/> \t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"banner__content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro-xl\">Express yourself through art, music and dance with our accessible activities for people with disabilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#sign\">Sign up<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-hs-group    align-wide\">\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignright is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sense Arts Fest, September 2024\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XQwT2u8fl0M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-intro\">Let&#8217;s create<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We believe in art\u2019s power to help people communicate and experience the world.&nbsp;That&#8217;s why we empower&nbsp;disabled people to express&nbsp;themselves through art,&nbsp;music&nbsp;and dance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve partnered with the\u202f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artscouncil.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Arts Council<\/strong><\/a>\u202f to expand this vision and help more people discover art, music and dance \u2013 no matter their skill level or experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our arts, music and dance programmes are open to people who are deafblind or have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/information-and-advice\/conditions\/what-does-complex-disabilities-mean\/\">complex needs<\/a>. We also welcome their families to join our sessions. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-arrow-secondary\"\/>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block  slab    is-style-textured-primary-tint-10  align-full\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">  <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sign\">Sign up to unlock your creative potential<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of our activities are free, with the option for a voluntary donation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-card-group aligncenter\"><div class=\"grid  grid-flexbox  grid-3-cols\"><div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n      <figure class=\"card__figure\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/visual-arts-norfolk-2023-2-600x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-card-supportive size-card-supportive\" alt=\"Two artists working hard on their pictures\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n  \n  <div class=\"card__content\">\n    <h2 class=\"card__title  h4\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/shop\/online-shop\/category\/events\/?_type=arts\" class=\"card__link  link--stretched\">\n              Art\n              <\/a>\n          <\/h2>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"card__description\">\n\t\t\tJoin us for inclusive arts, celebrate diversity, and unleash your creativity. \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n      <figure class=\"card__figure\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/rotherham-music-2023-600x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-card-supportive size-card-supportive\" alt=\"A young woman excitedly draws her hand across an electronic touchpad to play different notes and sounds\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n  \n  <div class=\"card__content\">\n    <h2 class=\"card__title  h4\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/shop\/online-shop\/category\/events\/?_interests=music\" class=\"card__link  link--stretched\">\n              Music\n              <\/a>\n          <\/h2>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"card__description\">\n\t\t\tDiscover the joy of multi-sensory music creation. \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n      <figure class=\"card__figure\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dance-600x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-card-supportive size-card-supportive\" alt=\"A group of people dance outdoors\" style=\"object-position: 50.00% 50.00%;\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n  \n  <div class=\"card__content\">\n    <h2 class=\"card__title  h4\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/shop\/online-shop\/category\/events\/?_interests=dance\" class=\"card__link  link--stretched\">\n              Dance\n              <\/a>\n          <\/h2>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"card__description\">\n\t\t\tTry one of our inclusive dance workshops for all levels.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-hs-group    align-wide  clearfix\">\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"221\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/rotherham-music-kris-2023.jpg\" alt=\"A man plays a synthesiser whist another leans into the microphone singing\" class=\"wp-image-37675\" style=\"width:600px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our approach to arts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Art is enjoyable and empowering. It&#8217;s a chance to be curious and bold, and to express yourself freely.&nbsp;No matter your background or ability level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>Discover your creative potential.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect with others in an inclusive environment. &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate with deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent artists.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block  slab    is-style-textured-secondary-tint-10  align-full\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">  <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We support artists to develop their career<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MicrosoftTeams-image-38-1024x672.jpg\" alt=\"Two people in an art studio smiling and talking. They are wearing aprons. \" class=\"wp-image-34503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MicrosoftTeams-image-38-1024x672.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MicrosoftTeams-image-38-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MicrosoftTeams-image-38-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MicrosoftTeams-image-38-1536x1008.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MicrosoftTeams-image-38-2048x1344.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MicrosoftTeams-image-38-500x328.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MicrosoftTeams-image-38-1600x1050.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We partner with artists to showcase their work and to provide pathways for career development within the arts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also run workshops and courses on how to create accessible art programmes. These are aimed at professionals who are interested in making creative and artistic workshops, events or exhibitions accessible to deafblind or disabled people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Artists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practitioners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creative organisations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teachers <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support staff <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/information-and-advice\/for-professionals\/sense-arts-and-wellbeing-for-professionals\/\">information hub for professionals<\/a> has resources and guidance on how to incorporate sensory tools and inclusive techniques into their teaching or practice.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-hs-group  \">\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our team<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/visual-arts-norfolk-2023-3-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"A man leans over to chat to a boy in a wheelchair. His painted artwork sits in his lap.\" class=\"wp-image-38755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/visual-arts-norfolk-2023-3-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/visual-arts-norfolk-2023-3-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/visual-arts-norfolk-2023-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/visual-arts-norfolk-2023-3-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/visual-arts-norfolk-2023-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/visual-arts-norfolk-2023-3.jpg 1307w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We think of inclusive art practices as the starting point for creating great art \u2013 not an afterthought. Our classes are led by acclaimed artists with decades of experience in developing accessible art, music and dance practices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They&#8217;ve pioneered new approaches and technology to help disabled people participate in the arts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/our-services\/arts-sports-activities-for-disabled-people\/meet-the-sense-arts-team\/\">Meet our team<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-hs-group    align-wide  clearfix\">\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"location\">Where are we based?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/arts-map-uk.jpg\" alt=\"map of the UK showing key arts locations\" class=\"wp-image-53042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/arts-map-uk.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/arts-map-uk-600x612.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/arts-map-uk-768x783.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/arts-map-uk-500x510.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We provide a fully accessible environment for you to learn and create. We combine the use of accessible, everyday materials with groundbreaking technology to help you develop your skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re in 9 locations across the UK:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>Aldeby, Norfolk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Barnet, London<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Birmingham, West Midlands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dereham, Norfolk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dover, Kent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kingswood, Gloucestershire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loughborough, East Midlands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Otterhayes, Devon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rotherham, South Yorkshire<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto: artsandwellbeing@sense.org.uk?subject= Web enquiry\">Get in touch<\/a> to learn more about our fully accessible venues and our upcoming events near you.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block  quoteWithImage    align-wide\">\n\t<figure class=\"quoteWithImage__image\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image--circle-masked\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"image--circle-masked__container\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Jodie-self-portrait-500x500.jpg\" class=\"attachment-small size-small\" alt=\"A hand drawn picture of a smiling blonde girl with short hair on an orange background\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Jodie-self-portrait-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Jodie-self-portrait-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Jodie-self-portrait-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Jodie-self-portrait-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Jodie-self-portrait-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Jodie-self-portrait.jpg 553w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/figure>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Artist spotlight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jodie<\/strong> is a part of Sense\u2019s online Art Club. She is visually impaired and finds it difficult to find opportunities in her local area. This is what she had to say about her experience since joining:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-left is-style-textured-primary-tint-10 has-x-large-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">\u201cI remember feeling nervous about logging into the first art session, but everyone was so lovely that soon went away. It really helps my mental health in a big way. It\u2019s nice to meet new people and be encouraged.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>Inspired by Jodie? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/shop\/online-shop\/category\/bookable-activities\/?_locations=in-your-own-space\">Find a virtual session<\/a> that&#8217;s right for you.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-hs-group  align-full\">\t\t<div class=\"wrap\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"grid  grid-flexbox  grid-3-cols\"><div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n      <figure class=\"card__figure\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/visual-arts-norfolk-2023-1-600x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-card-supportive size-card-supportive\" alt=\"A boy smiles holding a paintbrush\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n  \n  <div class=\"card__content\">\n    <h2 class=\"card__title  h4\">\n              <a href=\"\/our-services\/activities\/\" class=\"card__link  link--stretched\">\n              Find an activity you can do at home\n              <\/a>\n          <\/h2>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"card__description\">\n\t\t\tExplore our range of guides to get creative at home. Try making your own watercolour paints or find ways to turn household items into sensory instruments.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n      <figure class=\"card__figure\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/visual-arts-norfolk-2023-4-600x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-card-supportive size-card-supportive\" alt=\"Three people chatting over artwork\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n  \n  <div class=\"card__content\">\n    <h2 class=\"card__title  h4\">\n              <a href=\"\/shop\/online-shop\/category\/bookable-activities\/?_type=arts%2Cwellbeing\" class=\"card__link  link--stretched\">\n              Get started\n              <\/a>\n          <\/h2>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"card__description\">\n\t\t\tGet in touch with us at artsandwellbeing@sense.org.uk if you\u2019d like to speak with our team and learn more.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n      <figure class=\"card__figure\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MicrosoftTeams-image-39-600x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-card-supportive size-card-supportive\" alt=\"A close-up of artwork containing twigs and a label\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n  \n  <div class=\"card__content\">\n    <h2 class=\"card__title  h4\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/get-involved\/sense-art-gallery\/\" class=\"card__link  link--stretched\">\n              Art gallery\n              <\/a>\n          <\/h2>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"card__description\">\n\t\t\tOur online gallery showcasing painting, poetry, music and dance by disabled people.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-hs-snippet \">\n\n\t\n  <div class=\"wp-block  box  ctaBox    is-style-textured-secondary-tint-10\">\n    <div class=\"ctaBox__row\">\n      <div class=\"ctaBox__content\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support from Sense<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re here for disabled people with complex needs and their families all over the UK. Get in touch to find out more about the services we offer.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"ctaBox__cta\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/information-and-advice\/information-and-advice-service\/\" class=\"button  button--primary\">Find out more<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our sessions empower\u00a0disabled people to express\u00a0themselves through art,\u00a0music\u00a0and dance in a fully accessible environment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":7428,"parent":13998,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"_searchwp_excluded":"","footnotes":""},"content_label":[],"class_list":["post-31117","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/31117","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31117"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/31117\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13998"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7428"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31117"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"content_label","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/content_label?post=31117"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}