Safe spaces, authentic voices

Robert Lewis; Dan Graham

Safe spaces, authentic voices

Robert Lewis
, Dan Graham

Social Work and Arts

University of Tasmania

Research output: Other contribution to conference › Presentation only

Abstract

“Safe Spaces, Authentic Voices”, an Australian, auto-ethnographic interview project with theatrical practitioners living and working with neuro-diversity presented by Dr Robert Lewis and Dan Graham. This one by one interview approach highlights what safe spaces could look like for artists with disabilities involved in collaborative performance processes. Dan’s experiences with his personal journey on navigating a career in the performing arts, adjusting performance spaces and rehearsal rooms, and sharing other approaches and improvements, as well as Robert's research and practice, will help attendees develop a greater understanding of inclusion and neurodiversity in creative work environments.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 30 Aug 2023
Event	Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD) 2023 Conference - Boston, United States Duration: 29 Aug 2023 → 31 Aug 2023 https://web.cvent.com/event/b9934ccc-de45-4f41-9e34-b96eade5bd06/summary

Conference

Conference	Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD) 2023 Conference
Country/Territory	United States
City	Boston
Period	29/08/23 → 31/08/23
Internet address	https://web.cvent.com/event/b9934ccc-de45-4f41-9e34-b96eade5bd06/summary

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Lewis, R., & Graham, D. (2023). Safe spaces, authentic voices. Paper presented at Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD) 2023 Conference, Boston, Massachusetts, United States. https://charlessturt.zoom.us/rec/play/n0ZmAKS8U7YP8do6BuJKUUAZifhUW_glKQ9athnEgsQDrcC4JGc-ZDtlPxKtTjZ6_DOovGBEA6CjzJKv.MUrvKD9T1KKYlwqo?canPlayFromShare=true&from=share_recording_detail&startTime=1693200385000&componentName=rec-play&originRequestUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fcharlessturt.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fshare%2FgTAVLnCQNGls7o4pInnYAkkExkXHSXvAvxDyKmQURkPK6lRaV2MIITo1BfPgF78E.ticyndFadVgADFPo%3FstartTime%3D1693200385000

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