The long view
A snapshot of some landmarks in the lives of deaf and disabled people across the world since the 13th century – from oppression to work, education and choice about where to live.
Blog
Our volunteers have been working hard and having great adventures along the way. Browse the stories below or click on an individual image to see more from an individual volunteer.
DaDaFest Rookies Development Grants
DaDaFest is offering £1000 grants to emerging disabled artists aged 12 – 30 to develop your skills.
Textile workshop leader/ Flag/ banner maker required
Could you lead two afternoon workshops in Bristol during April?
Ada Vachell: a life
The story of feminist and champion of the rights of disabled people, Ada Vachell, and how she created the Bristol Guild.
Our evacuation diary, 1939
Ann, a volunteer researcher in Liverpool, shares excerpts from a handwritten diary that was kept by students of the Royal School for the Blind, Liverpool upon their evacuation in 1939.
Launch of our film about the Guild in Bristol
Young people involved in creating a film about the ‘Guild of the Brave Poor Things’ in Bristol presented the film they created and discussed how to approach the language of the past.
Language and disability: who cares? (I do).
Laurine Groux-Moreau reflected on language and disability at the History of Place event which took place at the MShed on Saturday 3rd December 2016. This is her talk.
Opportunity – Accentuate History of Place, Freelance Heritage Hub Member
Deaf or disabled? Experience of the heritage sector? Apply to become part of our hub group next year, advising the History of Place project.
Access All Areas
DaDaFest holds its main festival every two years. Steph Niciu describes making sure everyone is able to enjoy it.
The politics of disability: from 6th century China to the Industrial Revolution
Anna Fairley attends a talk by Roddy Slorach, who argues that whether you are ‘disabled’ depends on the society surrounding you.