The Disability Issue

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Ignore the politicians and find out where they're available by reading the blog posts below. Disability arts may be the main focus, but when observed, the original work disabled artists make available never fails to entertain.

New Year Resolution: I’ve Finished Sitting, and Need to Stand

Posted on December 30, 2021December 30, 2021 by joestevensonuk

I have little time to talk much about the past 12 months now the new year approaches. However, I promise

Expected Evolutions: A New Music Making Project

Posted on November 30, 2021December 2, 2021 by joestevensonuk

This month, after a series of court interventions, a 13-year conservatorship ended for pop star Britney Spears. I couldn’t be

Photo of sign. Halt! by Michael Lusk on Flickr

Relax: We’ll Be Back

Posted on October 30, 2021October 31, 2021 by joestevensonuk

After a messy month due to a collision of personal health problems, The Disability Issue has been forced to shelter

Raising Awareness: Music Works Like Magic

Posted on September 28, 2021October 26, 2021 by joestevensonuk

Today, it feels good to be publishing a post about the form of performing arts I couldn’t love more. I

Naturally Creative: An Interview with Visual Artist Mark Noble

Posted on August 28, 2021August 28, 2021 by joestevensonuk

After his disabilities brought difficulties on at school, Mark initially spent 20 years working in a local plastics factory. However,

Manchester Mind Art Exhibition with Maybelle

Working with a Warrior: an Interview with Ellie Page

Posted on July 31, 2021July 31, 2021 by joestevensonuk

I feel a milestone has arrived! Although it took quite some time to rewrite half of this interview due to

The Mega Zine Master: An Interview with Arts Producer Rose Sergent

Posted on June 17, 2021June 17, 2021 by joestevensonuk

Looking back, what once involved a Zoom call with Rose Sergent was a positive moment for me – and she

The Executive Model of Disability

Posted on May 12, 2021May 13, 2021 by joestevensonuk

It’s May 2021, I’m disabled, and I’m writing a blog post whilst living close to city centre of Manchester, UK.

Fake Blasts in the Past: An Interview with Filmmaker Justin Edgar

Posted on May 4, 2021May 4, 2021 by joestevensonuk

Welcome back! Once again, an interview is available. Today, you can read about another artist who became a member of

Workshop Photo by Anthony Shkraba from Pexels

Upcoming Events and Opportunities: 1 May 2021

Posted on May 1, 2021May 1, 2021 by joestevensonuk

Thank you for coming to check out the latest upcoming events and opportunities post available on The Disability Issue website.