A research project by Creative Lives, sponsored by the Scottish Graduate School for the Arts and Humanities. 

'Creativity, Accessibility and Inclusion' explores the intersection of creativity, disability and health in the context of Dundee’s creative community groups. It seeks to understand the benefits, challenges, and barriers that exist in incorporating accessibility into group activities and spaces.

The main research questions for this report were:

1. What are the benefits of creativity and community groups for disabled people, people with mental health barriers, and those with additional support needs?
2. What are the challenges creative groups in Dundee face in incorporating accessibility and inclusion?
3. What approaches do community groups take to provide accessible and inclusive creative activities for their communities?

The research was conducted by Creative Lives' PhD intern, Luke Whittle from the University of Dundee, who studied the relevant literature and interviewed several creative groups, who form case studies in the report:

• Uppertunity
• Dundee City Pipe Band
• Loadsaweeminsingin’
• Ninewells Community Garden
• Scrap Antics
• Art Angel

You can download the full report here.

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