[Jobs] FW: Focus group for those pursuing arts career

[Judith Bron]

I just responded to both of these email addresses and the message was 
returned.  Please verify the address and forward an accurate address.  Thank 
you, Judith Bron
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Subject: [Jobs] FW: Focus group for those pursuing arts career


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> From: Bidwell, Bitsy [mailto:BitsyB at arts.wa.gov]
> Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 2:20 PM
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> Virtual Focus Group Announcement - people with disabilities pursuing
> careers in the Arts
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> PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT FREELY TO ALL WHO MAY BE
> INTERESTED:If you are an American with a disability pursuing a primary
> career in the arts, or if you have been deeply involved in supporting
> careers in the arts for people with disabilities:JOIN A "VIRTUAL FOCUS
> GROUP" ON THIS IMPORTANT TOPIC!WHAT'S THIS ABOUT?We are conducting a
> research project based at the University of Illinois at Chicago
> called,"Experiences of Individuals with Disabilities Pursuing Careers in
> the Arts: Creating a National Portrait" funded by the National Endowment
> for the Arts (PS 04-01). We are gathering data bearing on two primary
> research questions:1. What are the barriers and facilitators mediating
> access to careers in the arts for Americans with disabilities?2. What
> are the social, personal, and economic outcomes of training and work in
> the arts for Americans with disabilities?WHAT WILL HAPPEN?Next month, we
> will open a 6-week e-mail discussion forum focusing on one question per
> week regarding careers in the arts for Americans with disabilities.WHO
> CAN PARTICIPATE?You are eligible to participate in our "virtual focus
> group" if you are age 18 or over AND youare at least ONE of the
> following: a disabled or nondisabled resident of the U.S. with intensive
> involvement or experience in arts careers and disability. a U.S.
> resident with a disability working in or pursuing careers involving the
> arts (e.g., arts training, administration, program development),ora
> career artist with a disability in the U.S.HOW TO JOIN:For more
> information about participating, contact:Terri ThrowerGraduate Research
> Assistanttthrow1 at uic.eduContact
> <mailto:Assistanttthrow1%40uic.eduContact> Ms. Thrower as soon as
> possible because the enrollment deadline is April 6, and the virtual
> focus group begins on April 16.IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS: The researchers
> conducting this study are Carol J. Gill, Ph.D. and Carrie Sandahl, Ph.D.
> If you have questions, you may contact the researchers at:University of
> Illinois at Chicago (MC 626) (312) 355-0550 v1640 W. Roosevelt Road,
> Room 236 (312) 996-1233 TTYChicago, IL 60608 (312) 996-0885 faxE-mail:
> cg16 at uic.edu <mailto:cg16%40uic.edu>
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> Thank You, Bitsy
>
> Bitsy Bidwell
> Community Arts Development Manager
> Accessibility Coordinator
> Washington State Arts Commission
> PO Box 42675
> Olympia WA 98504-2675
> (360) 586-2421
> bitsyb at arts.wa.gov
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