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ArtsAbly's Bulletin
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Dear followers, dear friends,
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The Music and Collective Access Symposium we organized in partnership with the University of British Columbia in Vancouver on February 27 and 28 is still fresh in our minds. You will find the final report in this newsletter. We are looking forward to the next steps of the project.
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We will now resume our workshops, podcast interviews and other activities. In the meantime, enjoy the past episodes and the resources available on our website.
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At the end of this newsletter, you will find information about our partner Creative Connector's program for arts presenters and organizations who want to increase the representation of Deaf and Disabled artists on their stages. Please check it out.
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Music and Collective Access Symposium 2026 - Final report
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On February 27 and 28, 2026, we completed our inaugural Music and Collective Access Symposium at St. John’s College, UBC, in Vancouver, and online. It was a successful event. The final report, available on our website, goes back to the origins of the event, gives some insights into its different steps, and highlights the content of the symposium.
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Podcast
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"ArtsAbly in Conversation" is the name of our podcast. It is available:
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- on YouTube in video format with transcripts and closed captions
- on our website in audio format with transcripts
- on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube Music
To date, there are 55 episodes available. We did not release any new episodes in February since we were busy preparing the symposium, but you can enjoy the past episode once we resume the interviews.
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Here is the link to the podcast on the website. You will find links to our YouTube channel, to the Spotify and Apple Music platforms, and to a number of other platforms that now host the podcast, such as YouTube Music, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, and Deezer.
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Don't hesitate to reach out if you want to recommend artists.
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From our partners
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We regularly share news from the disability arts community, in Canada or elsewhere. Here are a few links we shared on our social media platforms. If you would like us to post an article you find interesting or one of your news, don't hesitate to contact us.
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Registration is now open for The Access Playbook!
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Creative Connector is launching a new project, The Access Playbook, a national, Canadian Heritage-funded online foundational program for arts presenters and organizations who want to increase the representation of Deaf and Disabled artists on their stages.
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This introductory program, running from April 7 to June 26 2026 (12 weeks), supports folks to build stronger, more sustainable collaborations with Deaf and Disabled artists — so access is built into how work is programmed, supported, and presented.
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Creative Connector invites you to join their upcoming online information session.
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Friday, March 20 from 1-2pm ET
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Note: ASL will be available.
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Support us
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Thanks to our generous supporters, our activities work well. Even small donations count. Clicking on the "Support us" menu will lead you to options to support us: buy us a coffee on Ko-fi or make a donation via PayPal. Don't hesitate to share it with others. Thanks you!
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