Record #:

29027

Author(s):

Grout, Kim Lan

Abstract:

Arts Access, a Raleigh nonprofit organization, launched a month-long “Series of Fortunate Events,” including theater, music, writing, and film. The showcase celebrates artists with disabilities and highlights their work. Arts Access aims to evoke a sense of pride in and about a life not chosen, and to create an accommodating community among the arts.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 34 Issue 16, May 2017, p20-21, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Arts--Raleigh; Disabilities

Record #:

24033

Author(s):

Howe, Brian

Abstract:

The author discusses meeting an artist with cerebral palsy, Felicia Robinson, who recently had an exhibition of her paintings at SPECTRE; the artist paints with a brush in her mouth.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 36, September 2015, p26-27, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

African American artists--Raleigh; Women artists--Raleigh; Disabilities

Record #:

24118

Author(s):

Joyner, Leanna

Abstract:

Shortbus Studio is a non-profit organization in Burnsville that services adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities. The organization takes participants on adventures in the area: whitewater rafting, ziplining, and hiking.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 9 Issue 12, December 2012, p90-91, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

People with disabilities--Recreation; Disabilities; Non-profit organizations

Record #:

16952

Author(s):

Gesler, Wilbert M.

Abstract:

Examinations of the spatial patterns of disability rates by North Carolina county reveals regional patterns with eastern and mountain counties having higher levels of disabilities. Income and ethnic measures show the most frequent statistically significant associations with disability rates.

Source:

North Carolina Geographer (NoCar F 254.8 N67), Vol. 11 Issue , 2003, p62-73, map, bibl

Subject(s):

Health care accessibility; Disabilities