The days are getting longer - time to get into some arts and culture. Our 'Inspired by 2012' commissions deadline is closing fast (1 May). We very excited about our new Open the Door Seminars for May, June and July.
We've also got a great interview with Kaisa Leka a disabled Finnish Comic Artist., writer and activist.
Don't forget to send us your opportunities for inclusion - 20 this month.
Kaisa Maria Leka - Graphic Novelist
An interview with Finnish comic book artist, writer and activist Kaisa Maria Leka. Her book, I am Not These Feet was translated to English in 2008.
Noëmi Lakmaier Events
Noëmi Lakmaier creates environments which unsettle the viewer. Her new work in sculpture and installation utilises her body and transfers power to surprising effect. One of the pieces requires over 1,000 pairs of shoes - please bring in your old pairs of shoes for Noëmi - we’re collecting them in Reception at Camden Arts Centre.
Visit Noemi's blog or go along to one of her events:
Screening: Freaks
Sunday 13 April, 2.00-3.00pm
Open studio:
Sunday 11 May, 2.00-4.00pm
Open the Door - New Seminar Dates
Get in early for our new training dates:
MAY
* Wed 21, Customer Care
* Thurs 22, Disability Equality
* Thurs 29, The Art of Signing - Deaf Culture and British Sign Language
Book in for a free session on improving your CV. Or how about a 1 to 1 mentoring session? Contact the Link Up team by email ; 020 7424 7335; minicom 020 7424 7330.
Accessibility2.0
Final few days for Accessibility2.0 registrations - book your place today!
The only Web2.0 and accessibility conference in 2008
AbilityNet's Kath Moonan and Robin Christopherson discuss this red-hot area and look forward to the event (MP3 - 15m - transcript available)
Google's research scientist T.V. Raman: "I would like to congratulate AbilityNet on putting together this event - it's something that is much needed by our field. Here is the challenge for all of us: the web has evolved to become a universal application platform and we have collectively innovated with respect to main-stream users - now it's time to apply the same level of innovation to achieve every-person access."
Who?
Looking at practical solutions and cutting edge techniques, speakers include leading industry names such as Jeremy Keith, Steve Faulkner and Christian Heilmann.
