The UK doesnβt have a problem with disabled people not wanting to work. The UK has a problem with wide spread inaccessible employment.
The UK doesnβt have a problem with disabled people not wanting to work. The UK has a problem with wide spread inaccessible employment.
itβs that time gentlefolk!
opening up my Calendly 1-2-1 access chats!
disabled, Deaf, neurodivergent, chronically ill? work in the arts?
donβt know where to start on your access? maybe you do but things have changed? Access To Work claim got u stuck?
book here! calendly.com/danekaetchel...
Monday update: funds pot it at Β£666 π / we've had 195 book requests
Make a donation or if you're a trans person in the UK, make a book request here: penfightdistro.com/shop/trans-d...
(gonna start listing them now, wish me luck)
Disabled people are not a burden. They are our neighbours and friends β and they deserve to live fulfilling lives just like anyone else.
A statement from the Independent Alliance on cuts to welfare.
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Free online talk + Q&A:
Join CN Lester - artistic freelancer and trans researcher, educator and activist - to discuss how we can work towards true trans equality across the artistic sector.
Thu, February 20, 5pm - 6:30pm.
Reserve your spot: https://buff.ly/40Ldh3U
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
This is next level Lekhani π
A photo of a theatre space. In the centre is Rory sat on a chair. There are seats in front of him and circular spotlights on both sides
Tech rehearsal in progress for This Town β¨ @contactmcr.bsky.social
So thatβs me! Nice to be connected and reconnected with people π€β¨
A photo of a mural by the artist Hammo. It reads βOldhamβ and has illustrated figures within the text
And last month, I started at Oldham Coliseum - working with them on their programme β¨.
A photo of workshop supplies on a table
Iβve also done some lovely workshops with young people at SICK!, Rekindle and Storyhouse.
So photo of art prints on a table. The main image is of someone sat down. They have came next to them. The text reads βsome punks need to sit down at gigsβ
Iβve been working on my own artwork and have got some prints and stickers made π
Iβm working with Rory Aaron on his one man version of This Town: contactmcr.com/events/this-... . Based on the original Contact commission presented in 2023, itβll be on at Contact on the 6/7 December (come - itβs great!)
A photo of me taking a mirror selfie. Iβm holding workshop supplies and wearing a checkered mask
Hi! This is exciting, a new start β¨. Iβve recently had one of those, going freelance as an artist and producer after a while of producing in house for arts orgs. Hereβs what Iβve been up to: