Wednesday 8 January, 1-2pm
Online, via Zoom
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Bi-monthly Better Together sessions are framed by a different urgent topic that is relevant to the East and West Midlands and wider arts and culture sector. For Better Together #9: Access to Work we’ll be joined by Cathy Waller, co-founder of Decode, a programme created in collaboration with Disability Arts Online that supports the arts and culture sector to better understand and utilise Access to Work.
Access to Work is a grant that helps to create a more accessible work environment by providing financial support to remove barriers that disabled people face in undertaking paid employment.
In this session, Cathy Waller will tell you all about how Access to Work can support people working in the Arts and Culture Sector. She’ll demystify the application process and provide top tips on getting access support in place to assist staff and freelancers.
Better Together sessions take place online and offer an opportunity for change makers in the East and West Midlands to connect. We particularly encourage attendance from directors, trustees and programme leads and welcome participants to share with the group current challenges that their organisation is facing, helping establish a supportive space for shared learning and development. Sessions last only 1-hour and prioritise time for open discussion.
About Cathy
Cathy Waller is the co-founder of Decode, a programme created in collaboration with Disability Arts Online that supports the arts and culture sector to better understand and utilise Access to Work. Cathy has in-depth knowledge of Access to Work through co-creating Disability Arts Online’s Guide, supporting multiple creatives through the process, and as a recipient of the grant herself. Cathy splits her time between access and strategic consultancy alongside her extensive work an award-winning Choreographer/Movement Director in theatre, dance and film. www.cathywaller.com
About DAO
Disability Arts Online (DAO) is an arts organisation and registered charity led by disabled people. We occupy a unique global position with our UK-based website, social media network, commissioning and artist development programmes, partnership work, and vibrant community of disabled creatives. Visit our website – disabilityarts.online
Access: This session will take place online, via Zoom. Closed captions and a session transcript will be available during the session. The session will not be recorded. Please contact info@cvaneastmidlands.co.uk with any queries or access requirements.