At Agents for Change, we are on a mission to break down the barriers which people from typically underrepresented groups face while pursuing a creative career. We are motivated by the fact that we are far from alone while fighting the good fight.
Countless initiatives are also pushing for the creative industries, and the wider world, to do better - with many focusing their efforts on supporting the creatives living with disabilities. Below is a list of charities, platforms and platforms working to improve accessibility and inclusivity...
Art et al
An international platform which aims to create an open, diverse, and inclusive contemporary art world. They push for neurodivergent and learning disabled artists to be seen and heard, and connect artists with commissioners.
Website: artetal.org
Instagram: @art.etal
Arthouse Unlimited
A charity that represents a collective of artists living with complex neurodiverse and physical support needs; aiming to use art to challenge perception and push for acceptance.
Website: arthouseunlimited.org
Instagram: @arthouse_unlimited
Black Disabled Creatives
Helping bridge the divide for Black creatives with disabilities by providing a database of talent for art commissioners.
Website: blackdisabledcreatives.com
Instagram: @blackdisabledcreative
The Braille Institute
Empowering visually impaired people to live full lives through a series of wonderful initiatives - including the release of their own hyper-legible font.
Website: brailleinstitute.org
Instagram: @brailleinstitute
Design Can
A blog fuelled by the belief that the creative industries can and will do better; pushing for the design community to confront prejudices and eliminate discrimination.
Website: design-can.com
Instagram: @_designcan__
Design for Disability
Discussing and embracing inclusivity in design through product design, workshops, blogging, talks and events.
Website: designfordisability.co.uk
Instagram: @design_disability
Into Art
A non-profit art and design studio in South London working inclusively with people with learning disabilities.
Website: intoart.org.uk
Instagram: @intoart_uk
Izzy Wheels
An art-led brand selling stylish wheelchair covers run by Irish sisters Ailbhe and Izzy.
Website: izzywheels.com
Instagram: @izzywheels
The Kelsey
Building opportunity through inclusivity by pioneering disability-forward housing solutions.
Website: thekelsey.org
Instagram: @thekelseymore
National Open Youth Orchestra
The world’s first disabled-led national youth orchestra aims to give some of the UK’s most talented young musicians a progression route by empowering young disabled and non-disabled musicians to rehearse and perform together as members of an inclusive ensemble.
Website: noyo.org.uk
Instagram: @nationalopenyouthorchestra
ThisAbility
A consulting agency dedicated to fighting for disability liberation, working with clients in technology and design.
Website: thisability. co
Instagram: @thisabilityltd
Tilting The Lens
A design consultancy that brings visibility to inaccessibility and develops solutions with disabled people rather than for disabled people.
Website: tiltingthelens.com
Instagram: @tiltingthelens
Trifle
The first multidisciplinary design studio in the UK whose work is created by artists and designers with learning disabilities.
Website: triflestudio.com
Instagram: @trifle_studio
The Valuable 500
A global collective of 500 CEOs and their companies, working together to use the power of business to drive change for the 1.3 billion people around the world living with disability.
Website: thevaluable500.com
Instagram: @thevaluable500
We're All Human
Providing creatives with free resources for better, more inclusive design; including colour management tools, typography guidelines and accessibility checklists.
Website: wereallhuman.uno
Instagram: @wereallhuman.uno
WeThe15
A global movement pushing to change attitudes, improve accessibility, end discrimination and transform the lives of the world’s 1.2 billion people with disabilities so they can be visible and active members of an inclusive society.
Website: wethe15.org
Instagram: @wethe15
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