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Heavy Load
Rock band from Brighton whose members are musicians with and without learning disabilities. Contains photographs and gig dates.
http://www.heavyload.org/
Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy UK
Music therapy services to adults and children in the UK and abroad, with training in therapy to the professional level. Information on international research, the Centre, what is music therapy, services, library facilities, fund raising, conferences, short courses, and related links.
http://www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk/
Living My Song
Organisation providing information and resources to support access to music, particularly for people with physical or learning disabilities. Contains articles, features and links.
http://www.livingmysong.org.uk/
Take Note
Live entertainment for disabled and elderly groups Includes special programme for people with learning difficulties. Contains photographs, booking and contact details.
http://www.takenotesomerset.com
Extend Exercise Training
Organisation providing recreational movement to music for the elderly and the disabled. Information on classes, teachers and funding.
http://www.extend.org.uk/
Cheow Godfrey's music therapy
Explains the benefits of music therapy. Includes biography. London.
http://www.musicgodfrey.com/
The Moby Project
A charity to create a free mobile recording studio facility for the disabled. Contains guestbook.
http://www.mobyproject.com/
Drake Music Project
Enabling disabled children and adults to play conventional musical instruments. Technology, news and regional events.
http://www.drakemusicproject.com
Music Technology and Curriculum Access
A study examining ways in which technology can improve access to music for all but, particularly, for pupils with disabilities.
http://www.musicedutech.com/
Yorkshire Association for Music and Special Educational Needs
Charity which promotes the making and enjoyment of music for disabled adults and children of all abilities. Includes diary of events and news.
http://www.yamsen.org.uk/
Music is Magic
Hindhead Music Centre in Surrey introduce their courses for children with disabilities.
http://www.hindheadmusiccentre.co.uk/html/...
Share Music
Residential music courses for young people with physical disability or sensory impairment. London based but courses are held throughout the country. Includes news, FAQ and course details.
http://www.sharemusic.org.uk/
Evelyn Glennie - Disability Essay
Professional percussionist gives the text of a speech rejecting the label disabled and explains why her being deaf is irrelevant, the role of music therapy and music as communication.
http://www.evelyn.co.uk/live/disability_es...
Golden Chord
Provides music and music-related materials in Braille for blind and partially-sighted musicians. Contains news and accessibility options.
http://www.golden-chord.com
Angryfish
A three piece indie punk band popular on the disability arts scene. Two of the band are wheelchair users and the songs are political. Contains song lyrics and ordering details.
http://www.angryfish.co.uk/
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2006