Media contributions
2Media contributions
Title Learning Disability Week 15-21 June 2020 Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet USW Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 16/06/20 Description This week is Learning Disability Week. Beth Pickard, course leader for Creative and Therapeutic Arts, and a University of South Wales (USW) PhD student, talks about her research and shares with us her experience of having a sister with Down’s syndrome. Producer/Author USW Persons Beth Pickard Title Celebrating the voices of disabled people in the creative and therapeutic arts curriculum Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet USW Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 15/06/20 Description In line with my PhD research, I have been passionate about ensuring that the voices of disabled people are heard and listened to in designing and delivering our Creative and Therapeutic Arts curriculum. This philosophy was recognised and celebrated in a National Teaching Fellowship in 2018 and continues to inform the development of the course.
To celebrate Learning Disability Week 2020, a project is shared below where our Creative and Therapeutic Arts students worked with an inclusive theatre company and local special schools to develop their understanding of disability and inclusive practice in the community.Producer/Author USW Persons Beth Pickard