DisabilityArtsOnline
@disabilityarts
Sharing Disability Arts and Culture with the world since 2004. Follow for our latest news, reviews, events and blogs. New job listings tweeted every Thursday.
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Caimh McDonnell
@caimh
Writer of the Dublin Trilogy of darkly comic crime thrillers & Bunny McGarry books. Also known as CK McDonnell, writer of The Stranger Times. All teeth my own.
Jo Verrent
@joverrent
Jo is a bit different. Well, she loves working with difference. Equality & diversity guru, part-time hippy, granny, director for @weareunltd - views my own.
The Skinny
@theskinnymag
Independent Cultural Journalism – arts culture + events in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee + beyond. Apr 25 issue out now. On The Other Apps as well 🦋 📸
Hannah Gadsby
@hannahgadsby
I am the sleepy time tea bear 🐻 #actuallyautistic On tour now: hannahgadsby.com.au. Tour updates by HGHQ.
AlanJames Burns
@alanjamesburns
They/Them Creating at the intersection of disability and the climate emergency. Current: @NMMIreland @lambudapest
Arts Council England, North
@ace_thenorth
Your national development agency for creativity & culture. Proud to award funds from @dcms & @TNLUK. #LetsCreate! 📸© Mr Wilson's Second Liners, Graham Wynne
Arts Council England
@ace_national
Your national development agency for creativity & culture Awarding @dcms & @TNLUK funds • #LetsCreate Got a question? artscouncil.org.uk/contact
Outside In
@outsidein_uk
Providing a platform for artists who find it difficult to access the art world because of health, disability, social circumstance or isolation.
Deafinitely Theatre
@deafinitelyt
A producer of high-quality bilingual theatre for deaf and hearing audiences 🎭
Hollie-Anne Brooks
@hollieanneb
Award winning freelance journalist & broadcaster. Disability/politics/travel. Living a beautiful slow life with ME/fibro ✨ Jewellery maker 💍
Leeds Playhouse
@leedsplayhouse
We are Leeds Playhouse: an artistic beacon for the North, one of the region’s largest producing theatres and a registered charity (255460). Tel: 0113 213 7700
Together TV
@togetheruktv
Life starts here at Together TV 🧡 The home of feel good shows. 📺Freeview 83 | Sky 170 | Virgin 136 | Freesat 162
Heart n Soul
@heartnsoulart
A leading creative arts charity who believe in the power and talents of people with learning disabilities.
Touretteshero
@touretteshero
A real life Tourettes superhero - changing the world one tic at a time. If I’ve just said it, you’ve just read it.
Julie's Bicycle
@juliesbicycle
Much more from us on bsky.app/profile/julies… linkedin.com/company/julies… instagram.com/julies_bicycle
Rachel Boyd
@rachelwboyd
@nbcdtp PhD on Disability Arts and Archive. Moderate, becoming good. Views own.
Dr. Kirsty Liddiard
@kirstyliddiard1
Sociologist and Senior Research Fellow researching disability, breath, and respiration. All views my own. She/her.
Beth Rose
@thatbethrose
Internationally award-winning #BBC journalist - #Disability and @BBCAccessAll teams. Reader, writer, hit-and-miss violinist. All my opinions, not the BBC's.
Sam Castell-Ward
@samcastellward
No longer on Twitter. You can follow me on Instagram etc at @SamCastellWard
Lucy Barker
@bucylarker
Artist
Darren Henley CBE
@henleydarren
CEO Arts Council England. New book ‘The Arts Dividend: How investment in Culture Creates Happier Lives’ published 30th January 2025
Kate Lovell
@katejlovell
Writer, director, activist, neurodivergent, disabled, dramaturg, socialist, bibliophile, griefster. she / her 🏳️🌈 Views my own
radio debbie
@radiodebbie
OLD ANORAK IN THE MODERN WORLD. Former producer of Uxbridge Amigos Talking Magazine for people with little or no sight. Also to be found in the Blue Sky!
Access All Areas
@aaa_prods
Award-winning London production company, making disruptive performance by learning disabled & autistic artists.
Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art
@mimauseful
We connect art, people & ideas to empower creative lives and positively contribute to society. We are an international gallery & museum. Free. mima.art
Ross Wilcock
@rosswilcock
He/Him. Queer Poet, spoken word artist. writer. passionate about diversity. Film Buff, music lover massive @taylorswift13 fan🏳️🌈🏳️🌈💜💙💚💛🧡❤️
Dr Una MacGlone
@unabass
@BritishAcademy EC Research Fellow @ReidEdinburgh @eca_edinburgh #psychology #communitymusic #creativity #mentalhealth plays double bass @GIO_Glasgow
Sarah Marie Mooney
@sarahmarie_m
directing | dramaturgy | producing @PlayFullTheatre | comms & marketing @DisabilityArts | Moved to Bluesky at sarahmariemoon.bsky.social
Sonia Boué
@soniaboue
Anglo-Spanish artist researcher & writer. @an_artnews Board Member. Consultant for neurodiversity in the arts.
Linda Bloomfield
@lindabxx
Producer, co-creator, writer, mischief-maker. Founder/Director @RivelinCo. Interim Exec @TheMontyArts. Clore Fellow. Fan of board games, dumplings & dungarees!
Ellen Clifford
@ellenclifford1
Creative Entrepreneurs' Club
@weare_cec
A dedicated member driven community that connects, upskills and empowers creative entrepreneurs everywhere! Come join us. #WeAreCEC
Caroline Parker MBE 💙she/her Deaf
@sparkycaro
Actress, deaf with speech & BSL, sign song diva ,comedienne, agent Lou Davidson at Simon & How Associates,
Nadia Nadarajah
@nadianadarajah
Deaf. Actor. BSL Pride. @AccessLtd Believe yourself then your dream will come true. Have become writer for either theatre & film - deaf women stories
HeX Productions
@hex_productions
Accessible web and marketing agency, passionate about removing digital barriers. Auditing, development, consultancy and more. #DigitalAccessibilityMatters
Lloyds Bank Foundation
@lbfew
We partner with small and local charities, people, and communities working towards a more just and compassionate society.
John McMahon
@johnmcarts
Dir. Skills/Volunteering/Wellbeing @Bradford2025. Bits/bobs @BlackAcornUK @ShirleyCMovie & @DocRowe_Archive movie. Tentative folk singer. He/him. My own views!
UNLIMITED
@weareunltd
Commissioning extraordinary artworks by disabled artists. Challenging the cultural sector. Changing perceptions of disability.
BOM
@bomlab
BOM is an immersive arts organisation. We engage and empower communities through immersive technology and inclusive learning programmes. 🎮💥
Mortal Fools
@mortalfoolsuk
Welcome to Mortal Fools theatre, drama and creative learning charity. We create compelling, dynamic & high-quality theatre co-created with young people.
Tarek Iskander
@tarekiskander1
Artistic Director & CEO of Battersea Arts Centre. These just my opinions, not BAC's. I'm mostly wrong about everything anyway. he/him.
Dan Daw (he/him)
@dandawcp
Artistic Director & CEO of Dan Daw Creative Projects Ltd. Dan is a performance maker, curator & Queer Crip activist. All thoughts & opinions are his own.
Ella is Leaving, Find Me Elsewhere!
@gejwatts
'Queen of Audio Fiction'- The Guardian 📻 Creator of @camlannpod 🔥 HoP: Zombies, Run! & Marvel Move 🌟 Director, Producer, Writer 🏳️🌈 She/Her
Cutting Edge Theatre
@cuttingedgethea
We believe that everyone has the right to access theatre as audiences, participants and professionals. "We are limitless"
Bibi June 🏳️🌈 (they/them)
@bibijunes
Poet, producer, creator of weird art. @FolxlorePod & @WithinSightShow. Latest pamphlets out w/ @StewedBooks & @BurningEyeBooks. Currently cycling through 🇪🇺!
Canary
@thecanaryuk
The Canary. Disrupting power since 2015.
SashaSabenCallaghan
@sabencallaghan
Visual Artist, Writer, Campaigner, Chippy Crip.
GetTheChance
@getthechance4u
Creating opportunities for a diverse range of people to experience and respond to sport, arts, culture and live events.
Ailís Ní Ríain🦻🏻on Instagram
@ailisniriain
Composer @cmcireland @nmcrecordings. Sometimes writer. Trustee @disabilityartsonline & EDI @wearetheMU linktr.ee/ailisniriain
Andrew Miller
@andrewm_arts
UK Arts Access Champion @all_in_online National Council @ace_national Trustee @BAFTA & @TheRSC Co-creation Council #CIISA Co-founder @wsnbruk
Elspeth Wilson
@elspethwriter
Writer. These Mortal Bodies 2025 with @simonschusterUK. Debut pamphlet @writtenoffbooks. 🌿📝 Email: [email protected]. Instagram 📷: elspethwrites
Digital Culture Network
@ace_dcn
Here to develop the digital skills of the creative & culture sector. Part of @ace_national. Get in touch for free one-to-one digital marketing support & advice.
BAP!
@we_are_bap
Creative wealth distribution. _Development & fundraising support. _Organising accessible resources & training. _Campaigns for a fairer system.
Inklusion Guide
@inklusionguide
A kickass guide to making literature events accessible to disabled people Founded by @EverDundas & @Julie_Farrell_ Bookseller 2022 Top 150
Wellbeing in the Arts
@wellbeinthearts
Mental health and wellbeing support for the creative industries #wellbeinginthearts
The Sensational Museum
@sensationalmus
Using what we know about disability to change how museums work for everyone. Follow us on Blusky - sensationalmuseum.bsky.social
Disability Journalism Forum
@disjournoforum
Bringing together some of the country's top journalists to discuss their careers and experiences with the aim to improve disability representation in newsrooms.
The Binks Hub
@thebinkshub
Co-creating research for human flourishing. We work with communities to promote participatory & artistic methods in academic research. Home @UoE_EFI
Bel Pye
@bel_pye
Selected for the Disabled Playwright Support Programme 2023 ~ Diverse Critics Student ~Chronically Queer resident of Glasgow (made in Somerset) they/them
leah
@furbymegafan
retired baby 🇮🇪🇮🇳🏴
BSL Request Bot
@bslrequestbot
Reposting requests for BSL interpreters. Tag @BSLRequestBot and we'll repost. Not actually a bot. See pinned thread for more info.
ExhibitionForLizzy
@exhibition4lr
Crowdfunding to celebrate the life and work of artist and disability activist Lizzy Rose.
Stephanie Penney
@sj_penney
Trainee Journalist | Disability advocate | Welsh Speaker | Creative ✍🏻 @IndyVoices @DigitalSpy @MetroUK etc | views own, she/her
All In
@all_in_online
All In is the upcoming arts access scheme for deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent people in the UK and Ireland. #WeAreAllIn
Curious Arts
@curiousarts
Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Culture through the Arts across the North of England. Producers of award-winning #CuriousFestival Co-ordinators @queerartsnorth 🏳️🌈
Women in Journalism Scotland
@wij_scotland
Training, campaigning & networking to level the playing field & tackle inequality for women in Scottish media.
Michael McEwan
@mikieboy83
I'm a Freelance Journalist , Public Speaker Radio Presenter/commentator represented @incTalentUK
@thickandtightdance
@thicktightdance
Multi award winning dance theatre company directed by Eleanor Perry and Daniel Hay-Gordon
Jack
@jackfinchh
Learning and Participation Manager @marlowetheatre | Trustee @icon_uk| trained @E15actingschool (he/him) All views my own. 🏳️🌈