[nfbwatlk] Focus group for those pursuing arts career

[Nightingale, Noel]

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From: Bidwell, Bitsy [mailto:BitsyB at arts.wa.gov] 
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Virtual Focus Group Announcement - people with disabilities pursuing
careers in the Arts

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> 


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