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What is the Social Model of Disability?

Learn about the social model that informs all of our work at Shape.

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Author: Jeff Rowlings

What is the Social Model of Disability?

Learn about the social model that informs all of our work at Shape.

Published:

Author: Jeff Rowlings

What is the Social Model of Disability?

Learn about the social model that informs all of our work at Shape.

Published:

Author: Jeff Rowlings

What is the Social Model of Disability?

Learn about the social model that informs all of our work at Shape.

Published:

Author: Jeff Rowlings

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  • Slime Mother

    Why be a slug? Abi Palmer’s debut solo exhibition creates an alternate universe where, rather than treated with disgust, slugs are worshipped. Read more

  • Further Afield

    In a series of six interviews available in audio and video format, Bella Milroy speaks with disabled artists from across the UK, exploring what living and making art in rural spaces means to them. Read more

  • @Disturbance

    Shape is supporting Ugly Duck's first ever summer season of @Disturbance, championing LGBTQIA+ performance, video and digital artists! Read more

  • Forging Accessible Creative Careers

    As part of Somerset House's Upgrade Yourself Festival, join artists Kaiya Waerea, zack mennell, and April Lin 林森 for a panel on kickstarting a creative career. Read more