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SUMMARY:Claiming the Normal - Hartlepool
DESCRIPTION:Claim the Normal\nCreated by Difference North East and photographed by Kev Howard\, the project Claiming the Normal celebrates every day disabled lives\, challenging stereotypes and reclaiming space for authentic representation. The exhibition showcases striking portraits of disabled people doing ordinary things—working\, shopping\, enjoying hobbies\, and simply living their lives. \n\n@differencenortheast The media often gets disability WRONG! 🚫 Disabled people are shown as either helpless or superheroes. ✅ But in real life\, disabled people go to the pub\, shop\, work\, and have fun—just like everyone else. We’re taking real photos to show every day disabled people—AND WE NEED YOU! Get paid £50-£75 for a 1-3 hour photo shoot. No experience needed—just be yourself! Interested? Send us a DM\, email christopher@differencenortheast.org.uk\, or text/WhatsApp 07813 789529. Tag a friend who should be part of this! #RealDisabledLife #representationmatters #disabledtiktok #disability ♬ original sound: Difference North East\n\n \nThrough these images\, the project breaks down barriers and invites audiences to rethink how disability is portrayed: beyond clichés of “superhuman” or “helpless.” \nAbout the Project:\nReclaiming the Normal is a photography initiative by Difference North East\, a disability rights charity dedicated to ending discrimination\, improving access\, and changing public perceptions of disability!
URL:https://differencenortheast.org.uk/event/claiming-the-normal-hartlepool/
LOCATION:Hartlepool Art Gallery\, Church St\,\, Hartlepool\, TS24 7EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Disability History,Disabled representation,arts
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SUMMARY:Imagining Accessible Futures – Members’ Workshop Northern Stage
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n\nImagining Accessible Futures: Northern Stage\nA creative workshop for Difference North East members\nImagining Accessible Futures\, Members Northern Stage: What could the world look like if everyone’s access needs were met? If our homes\, streets\, and workplaces truly worked for all of us\, what would we be doing\, creating\, and celebrating together? \nJoin us for a relaxed\, creative session where we’ll explore the future we want to build. You don’t need any artistic experience\,just your imagination and your ideas. Through simple\, low-pressure creative activities\, we’ll look ahead to the next year of Difference North East’s work and gather your thoughts on what matters most to our community. \n\nWednesday\, December 10\, 2025. 12:30-2:30 Northern Stage\, Newcastle\n2 hours\nSmall group (max 8 people):  plus carers & facilitator\nAccess: If you need BSL interpretation please let us know ASAP & please let us know any other access needs in advance\nIn-person only (we may run a digital version in the new year if there’s interest!)\n\nThis is your chance to connect\, dream big\, and help shape Difference’s priorities for 2026\, together. \n  \n\nBook your free place\nSpaces are limited. If you can;t use the form above use this link: \nFill in the form
URL:https://differencenortheast.org.uk/event/imagining-accessible-futures-northern-stage/
LOCATION:Northern Stage\, Barras Bridge\, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RH\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 7RH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Disability History,Disabled representation
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