Master Web List

Institute on Disabilities
Temple University

DISABILITY ARTS & CULTURE

· Axis Dance Company ( http://www.axisdance.org )
Introduction: "Since 1987, AXIS Dance Company has created an innovative body of work which has received acclaim from an international audience. AXIS has performed in theaters and dance spaces at its home base in Oakland, California, on tour throughout the U.S., as well as in Germany and Siberia. Described as a "visual and physical discovery, creating fascinating works of movement art," the Company has become an internationally known resource for physically integrated dance and is known for setting high artistic and educational standards in this emerging field. AXIS Dance Company also provides an educational program and an international resource database for people interested in this new, innovative form of dance."

· Institute on Disability Culture ( http://www.dimenet.com/disculture )
Introduction: "Our mission since 1994 has been to promote pride in the history, activities, and cultural identity of individuals with disabilities throughout the world."

· Kaleidoscope Magazine ( http://www.udsakron.org/art_&_excerpts.htm )
Examines experiences of disability through literature and the fine arts. Unique to the field of disability studies, this award-winning publication expresses the experiences of disability from the perspective of individuals, families, healthcare professionals, and society as a whole. The material chosen for Kaleidoscope challenges and overcomes stereotypical, patronizing, and sentimental attitudes about disability. Although content always focuses on a particular aspect of disability, writers with and without disabilities are welcome to submit their work.

· Medical Humanities Links (http://endeavor.med.nyu.edu/lit-med )
Resources collected at the New York School of Medicine – Check out the Literature, Arts & Medicine Database.

· National Theater of the Deaf ( http://www.ntd.org )
Introduction: "Through its thirty-four year history, The National Theatre of the Deaf stands as testimony to the artistry and capability of its Actors. NTD has earned its place in theatrical history as the oldest continually-producing touring theatre company in the United States. Discover The National Theatre of the Deaf's highly visual performances. Through NTD's signature style of visual language, American Sign Language, the audience enjoys a greater appreciation that no other theatre company can approach. Through its art, the NTD has created profound social change. The magic of it all has been The National Theatre of the Deaf's remarkable ability to entertain and inform at the same time. As one critic has praised, "sculpture in the air."

· VSA arts ( http://www.vsarts.org )
Vision, Strength, and Artistic Expression. "What special value do the arts have to people with disabilities? There are many values, but one of the most important is a method of expression sometimes not possible by any other means. Another is a vehicle for learning a wide range of other life skills. Our educational programs use the arts as a vehicle for learning many skills needed to succeed in school."

This listing is provided for informational purposes only. These sites represent only a sample of those available and is by no means complete or comprehensive. All sites listed have been reviewed for type and quality of content. However, as some sites are extensive and usually contain links to related sites, they may contain some information not specifically endorsed by the Institute on Disabilities.