Disability Arts History Australia

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• "InCite Arts - NT Arts Access Awards Media Release 2012"
  Media release reads, in part, "The Awards are now in their fourth year, having been established in 2009 by Arts Access Darwin with support from Arts Access Central Australia, to help promote arts and disability practice in the Northern Territory."
• “Arts Access Victoria – Annual Report 2001-02”
• “The Mouth and Foot Painting Artists starts in Australia in 1971”
  The Mouth and Foot Painting Artists (MFPA) started in Australia in 1971. The roots of the international organisation of mouth and food painting artists go back to the 1950s in Europe.
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• Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association (MDAA)
• "Declaration on the Rights of Disabled Persons adopted in 1975"
  The 1960s and 1970s saw major changes in people’s attitudes towards disability. Stemming from the growth of the human rights movement and the introduction of normalisation theory internationally, Australia signed key human rights declarations of people with disabilities, the Declaration on the Rights of Disabled Persons (adopted in 1975). The Declaration argued that disabled people deserve to live lives “as normal and full as possible”.
• “80 wheelchair users and allies halt Melbourne trams, demanding better access to public transportation”
  In a 2000 demonstration organised by the Catch a Tram group, 80 wheelchair users and their allies halted city trams in Melbourne during lunch hours, demanding better access to public transportation.
• “Australia Council - Disability Action Plan 2017–19”
  The website reads “Our current Disability Action Plan 2017–19 sets out actions in detail, building on the achievements of our previous DAP and stretching us further across our three goals of accessibility, leadership and arts practice.”
• "DADAA Publications Webpage, captured 2021"
  DADAA Publications Webpage, captured 2021 - Annual Reports 2014-2019, Newsletters 2016-2019, and research reports, including Art Works: Employment in the Arts for People with Disability (2012), and Same Drum CACD Project With Young People from Migrant and Refugee Backgrounds (2018), Oddysea project with Sensorium Theatre (2014), the Lost Generation project (2011)
• "Hot Pink Goanna Studios - Deadly With Disabilities, Website captured 2024"
  Hot Pink Goanna Studios: Deadly With Disabilities, website captured 2024 - with About, Gallery, Commisions, and Prints sections - reads, in part "Hot Pink Goanna was developed by Uncle Paul Constable Calcott a proud Wiradjuri man and artist living with a disability on Gubbi Gubbi Country. Hot Pink Goanna showcases the works of Uncle Paul and other First Nations artists living with a disability."
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• “Arts Access Victoria – Annual Report 2000-01”
• "Arts Project Australia - Annual Report 1991"
  Arts Project Australia - Annual Report 1991 - includes Aims and Objectives, President's Report, Program Director's Report, 1991 Exhibition Report, Scenes from the Studio Workshop, Financial Reports, Acknowledgements and Thanks - reads, in part "Arts Project Australia began in 1974 as an arts based advocacy group for people with intellectual disabilities. A major reason for the formation of "the Art Project" (as it was then known) was the insight on the part of its members that many people who have an intellectual disability displayed aptitude and talent in the visual arts, and that the flexible conventions of these arts forms could provide access to a variety of means of expression and communication, even when more common forms, particularly linguistic, were difficult for them to utilise."
• "Tutti Arts - History of Autism - Program"
  Tutti Arts 'History of Autism' 2014 Program - reads, in part "History of Autism is about two things, firstly it is about the evolution of Autism as a clinical diagnosis in the Twentieth Centurv, ax well a giving an overview of a "Nut Shell" explanation of how Autism can be viewed. Secondly, it's the untold story of what generations of forgotten people went through. The pain, anguish and ridicule suffered by people when diagnosis a was not an option, as well as the constant striving tor an identity. About Company @ (Autistic Theatre) Company @ began as AAA Theatre group run by Autism SA in the 1990's and it is believed to be the only wholly Autistic run and led Theatre Company in the world. Company @ inspires and connects people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder through the process of creating and presenting powerful theatre pieces. The company contributes to the creative and cultural life of the Australian and broader communities through collaboration, innovation and education.”
• "DADAA Annual Report 2012-2013"
  DADAA Annual Report 2012-2013 - information about Vision, Mission and Goals, Chairperson and Executive Director’s Reports, Staff list, Participation, Programs including the Lost Generation Project, Sculptures by the Sea Tactile Tours, StARTSpeak, Fusion Project, Esperance: The Emergence Project, HERE&N0W13, Aging & Disability, Fourth International Arts And Health Conference, Nexus Arts Grant, Regional Development and Consultancy, Partners, and Financials
• "InCite Arts - NT Arts Access Awards and Certificates of Commendation 2012"
  InCite Arts, Arts Access Central Australia, and Arts Access Darwin announcement of NT Arts Access Awards and Certificates of Commendation 2012
• "Tutti Arts - Christmas Concert: It All Starts Now - Program"
  Tutti Arts 'Christmas Concert- It All Starts Now' 2013 Program - reads, in part “For sixteen years the Tutti Choir has been a passionate force for change through the creation of music and theatre which surprises, entertains and reveals a different world view. Since 2001, the collaborative relationship between singers with a disability, community singers and professional musicians and composers has supported the development of several award winning music theatre works, exhilarating performances here and overseas, and to the formation of three choirs who are all performing this afternoon; the original Tutti Choir, Poco Tutti, a small choir for advanced singers, and Club Tutti, for those who enjoy social singing. This afternoon we also introduce the Tutti Kids and Youth Ensemble who are opening the concert with an original song. Our organisation also supports choirs based on the Tutti model and this afternoon the Gathering Wave Choir from lnkpot Arts, Mount Barker is delighted to be sharing their theme song with us.”
• "Arts Access Victoria - The Other Film Festival, captured 2022"
  Arts Access Victoria - The Other Film Festival - reads, in part "The Other Film Festival is a groundbreaking disability-led initiative that has put Deaf and Disabled people at the centre of the Australian screen industry for almost 20 years. Founded in 2004, it is Australia’s first international disability film festival and is a major artistic program of Arts Access Victoria."
• “Arts Access Victoria – Annual Report 1999-2000”
• "Arts Project Australia - Annual Report 2002"
  Arts Project Australia - Annual Report 2002 - Management Committee, Aims and Objectives, President's Report, Director's Report, Studio Manager's Report, Exhibitions Report, Lifedrawing at RMIT, Financials - reads, in part “Since 1984 the organisation has run a visual arts studio program where people with an intellectual disability have the opportunity to work in a community-based setting, using high quality art materials, and to receive advice and assistance from practising contemporary artists.”
• "NuunaRon - Two Spirit Yarning by Paul Constable Calcott"
  First Peoples Disability Network NuunaRon Art Group - 'Two Spirit Yarning' by Paul Constable Calcott
• "NuunaRon Art Group - ‘Wisdom of the Ancestors’ Artwork Story by Robyn Lennox"
  First Peoples Disability Network NuunaRon Art Group - ‘Wisdom of the Ancestors’ Artwork Story by Robyn Lennox - reads, in part "The 'Culture is Inclusion' art exhibition showcases art work by the NuunaRon First Nations art group, with a lived experience of disability, telling their stories of resilience and strength through connecting to their culture"
• "NuunaRon Art Group - ‘Returning Home’ Artwork Story by Rebecca Jones"
  First Peoples Disability Network NuunaRon Art Group - ‘Returning Home’ Artwork Story by Rebecca Jones - reads, in part "The 'Culture is Inclusion' art exhibition showcases art work by the NuunaRon First Nations art group, with a lived experience of disability, telling their stories of resilience and strength through connecting to their culture"
• "NuunaRon Art Group - ‘Uncle Ron’ Artwork Story by Joshua Lennox"
  First Peoples Disability Network NuunaRon Art Group - ‘Uncle Ron’ Artwork Story by Joshua Lennox - reads, in part "The 'Culture is Inclusion' art exhibition showcases art work by the NuunaRon First Nations art group, with a lived experience of disability, telling their stories of resilience and strength through connecting to their culture"
• "NuunaRon Art Group - ‘Sharing My Stories Far From Home’ Artwork Story by Jahrim Riley"
  First Peoples Disability Network NuunaRon Art Group -‘Sharing My Stories Far From Home’ Artwork Story by Jahrim Riley - reads, in part "The 'Culture is Inclusion' art exhibition showcases art work by the NuunaRon First Nations art group, with a lived experience of disability, telling their stories of resilience and strength through connecting to their culture"