Arts Access Aotearoa
The art of audio description: Judith Jones
Judith Jones is an expert audio describer, providing verbal descriptions of museum exhibitions and stage performances to people who are blind or with low vision. She works as a host at The Museum of… Audio, Gallery
Robyn Hunt: A life of literacy advocacy
Writer, journalist, avid reader and disability advocate Robyn Hunt (ONZM) is this year's recipient of the New Zealand Arts Access Accolade. It's a recognition of the support she's given to Arts Access… Audio
Áine Kelly-Costello on Making Art and Music More Accessible
Music and arts events in New Zealand are becoming more accessible for disabled people, says Áine Kelly-Costello, an Auckland based flutist, writer and advocate. Audio
Upbeat for Wednesday 15th August
A newly discovered recording of Rachmaninov playing his own Symphonic Dances on the piano is due for release by Marston Records, we speak to flutist and accessible arts advocate Áine Kelly-Costello…
Rebekah Corlett and Julian Raphael - Music to Love
The traditional concert hall is not an environment that suits everyone, especially people with intellectual disabilities. Chamber Music New Zealand holds 'relaxed performances' and workshops for this… Audio
One In Five for 16 November 2014 - I am an Artist
Vibrant posters have been appearing on street corners in main cities around the country as part of a national campaign to promote artists who happen to have a disability. The 'I am an Artist' campaign… Audio