Disability/Participation in Cultural Life, Recreation, Leisure and Sport/Theory of Change

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Theory of Change

Short-Term Outcomes(skills, knowledge, attitudes) Mid-Term Outcomes(behaviours) Long-Term Outcomes(impact) Social Impact
Public arts spaces and activities are accessible Disabled people can lead and participate in the arts Persons with disabilities can take part in cutural life, recreation, leisure and sport on an equal basis with others 
There is greater awareness and discourse on the relationship between disability and the arts
There are opportunities for disabled people to be involved in the arts
Disabled people can lead and participate in sport

Arts spaces and activities are accessible → Disabled people can lead and participate in the arts

Programmes Gaps Ideas

There is greater awareness and discourse on the relationship between disability and the arts → Disabled people can lead and participate in the arts

  • Includes moving from instrumentalisation/pure aesthetics in the arts to disability-led arts that is generative
  • Debunking stigma, stereotypes etc.
Programmes Gaps Ideas
Annual Arts and Disability Forum/Conference by Singapore International Foundation
  • 2020 cancelled because of Covid-19 - see past iterations here

There are opportunities for disabled people to be involved in the arts → Disabled people can lead and participate in the arts

Programmes Gaps Ideas
Very Special Theatrics
  • A partnership between Very Special Arts Singapore & ACT 3 Theatrics
  • An all-inclusive, semi-professional performing company that has persons with special needs at the core. It is also a platform for special needs and mainstream artists to train, develop, create and perform together.
Very Special Arts - Arts for Livelihood and Employment (ALIVE)
  • Aims to offer lifelong learning and career opportunities for people with disabilities, as well as equipping them with the skills and confidence that will enable them to find employment and independence.
Very Special Arts - Arts for Performance and Expression (APEX)
  • Offers a variety of courses and workshops in dance, music and drama, as well as excursions and performances
Very Special Arts - Voice of Individual’s Creative ExpressionS (VOICES)
  • Nurtures the artistic ability and talent of persons with special needs and develops them into visual artists or craftsmen or performing artistes.
  • Programme begins with confirmation of the talent and interest of the beneficiary. This is followed by enrolment into a class (i.e. Visual, Literary or Performing Art) for training and opportunity to develop skillsets further through art appreciation excursions and mentoring by a professional artist or artiste.
Very Special Arts - Arts in Learning, Rehabilitation and Training (ALERT)
  • Encompasses a wide range of art programmes for people with disabilities of all ages to ensure a bridge for interaction, self-development and expression
  • Includes: Special Art Class, School Holiday Programmes and Art Competition