BBE has been working with various organisations and individuals to provide disability-related resources for our members as described below. (You will need to be logged into your BBE account to access those in the member resources area).
BBE's Disability Roundtable
On 26 November 2020 BBE's virtual Disability Roundtable discussion brought together disabled players, music organisers who have worked with disabled people, and those passionate about disability issues and inclusion, to share and listen to experiences and suggestions for how we can work towards making banding more accessible and fulfilling for all.
Disability and Access checklists for venues, events and rehearsals:
If you're organising an event or just reviewing your rehearsal facilities, use these Disability and Access checklists for venues, events and rehearsals.
Music Opportunities for the Disabled
Listen to this BBE Podcast with Open Up Music
Deaf Awareness
BBE has collaborated with Sean Chandler - Teacher of the Deaf, workshop leader and facilitator (Music and the Deaf, National Deaf Children's Society), Director of Culture and cornet player and former member of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain, who has helped put together these resources to help bands be more deaf aware.
Introduction to Deaf Awareness
Deaf Awareness training video with Sean Chandler
For help with all aspects of Deaf support complete our Support enquiry form
Adapted Instruments
BBE has worked with OHMI (One-Handed Musical Instruments) to share its services to those who require musical instrument adaptations
Brass Band Radio BBE Show with Rachel Wolffsohn from OHMI 16th September 2020
Adding breath to inclusive music-making - how BBE and OHMI have joined forces to ensure that disabled musicians have access to their brass instrument of choice - an interview with Rosie Banham (BBE)
Website and Social Media Accessibility
There's plenty you can be doing to make your online experience better for those who have disabilities or use a screen reader:
Top Tips for website accessibility
Top tips for social media accessibility