Music

» Angryfish
   A three piece indie punk band popular on the disability arts scene. Two of the band are wheelchair users and the songs are political. Contains song lyrics and ordering details.

   
   http://www.angryfish.co.uk/

» Attitude Is Everything
   Set up in response to disabled people's complaints of unfair treatment at music venues, clubs and festivals. Includes a what can I do section.

   
   http://www.attitudeiseverything.org.uk/

» Drake Music Project
   Enabling disabled children and adults to play conventional musical instruments. Technology, news and regional events.

   
   http://www.drakemusicproject.com

» Evelyn Glennie - Disability Essay
   Professional percussionist gives the text of a speech rejecting the label disabled and explains why her being deaf is irrelevant, the role of music therapy and music as communication.

   
   http://www.evelyn.co.uk/live/disability_essay.htm

» Extend Exercise Training
   Organisation providing recreational movement to music for the elderly and the disabled. Information on classes, teachers and funding.

   
   http://www.extend.org.uk/

» Golden Chord
   Provides music and music-related materials in Braille for blind and partially-sighted musicians. Contains news and accessibility options.

   
   http://www.golden-chord.com

» Heavy Load
   Rock band from Brighton whose members are musicians with and without learning disabilities. Contains photographs and gig dates.

   
   http://www.heavyload.org/

» Living My Song
   Organisation providing information and resources to support access to music, particularly for people with physical or learning disabilities. Contains articles, features and links.

   
   http://www.livingmysong.org.uk/

» Music Technology and Curriculum Access
   A study examining ways in which technology can improve access to music for all but, particularly, for pupils with disabilities.

   
   http://www.musicedutech.com/

» Music is Magic
   Hindhead Music Centre in Surrey introduce their courses for children with disabilities.

   
   http://www.hindheadmusiccentre.co.uk/html/magic.html

» Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy UK
   Music therapy services to adults and children in the UK and abroad, with training in therapy to the professional level. Information on international research, the Centre, what is music therapy, services, library facilities, fund raising, conferences, shor

   
   http://www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk/

» Share Music
   Residential music courses for young people with physical disability or sensory impairment. London based but courses are held throughout the country. Includes news, FAQ and course details.

   
   http://www.sharemusic.org.uk/

» The Moby Project
   A charity to create a free mobile recording studio facility for the disabled. Contains guestbook.

   
   http://www.mobyproject.com/

» Yorkshire Association for Music and Special Educational Needs
   Charity which promotes the making and enjoyment of music for disabled adults and children of all abilities. Includes diary of events and news.

   
   http://www.yamsen.org.uk/