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Trans Aware - trans-led inclusions training service
TransAware provides training, consultancy, and support resources focused on improving awareness, inclusion, and advocacy for transgender and non-binary people in organisations and communities.
Approx. reading time: 2–4 mins for the homepage, varied for resources within the site.
Anti-Exploitation Academy (UNLIMITED)
A self-paced resource made up of short modules that explain how exploitation happens in the arts sector and how to challenge it through fairer working practices and boundaries.
Approx. reading time: ~60 minutes (full course).
Yorkshire BSL Interpreters
A directory-style service that helps people quickly contact qualified British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters across Yorkshire, making it easier to book local professionals who are registered, certified, and meet recognised interpreting standards.
Approx. reading time: 1–2 mins (for homepage)
National Union of British Sign Language Interpreters
Safer Spaces Agreement
Beyond the Obvious 2 Publication
Shape Arts Podcast
Ways of Seeing Art Booklet- Shape Arts
Artist Exploitation: Barriers and Ethnic Representation by Sofia Barton
EDIA meeting notes - 21st February 2024
EDIA meeting notes - 22nd November 2023
Artist support, bid writing and funding consultant - Working With
EDIA August Meeting Notes
EDIA July Meeting Notes
Beam: Building a More Diverse and Inclusive Public Art Sector
Arts Council Diversity Data Report 20-21
Equality, Diversity & Wellbeing meeting notes - 19th April 2023
Social Model of Disability
Equity, Diversity & Wellbeing meeting notes - 18th Jan 2023
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