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January 04, 2011
Disabled asked to join arts tilt-Philippines
The following information was downloaded from the mailing list of "Disability and Development" with a cooperation of the publisher, Mr. Soya Mori.
January 1, 2011, 6:44pm
CEBU CITY – The Region 7 office of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is asking persons with disabilities (PWDs) talented in art, and those who have connection with them to join next year’s Very Special Arts (VSA) International competition.
Jaybee Binghay, DSWD7 information officer said the National Council for Disability Affairs (NCDA) has tapped them to urge talented PWD students to join the said competition as it is a good venue for them to share their gifts.
“The NCDA has requested DSWD to invite disabled students and students who have connection with them to join VSA activities,” she said. Competition categories include VSA International Young Soloists Awards and VSA Call for Writing.
The soloist award hopes to recognize and facilitate outstanding young disabled musicians internationally.
The main aim of the annual award is to acknowledge the artistic achievements, assist and induce these artists to achieve a successful career.
Since 1994, the Young Soloist Program has sought to identify talented disabled musicians with those participating given a chance to earn $5,000 monetary award worth $5,000 and a performance in Washington D.C.
Moreover, the contest is open to students with disabilities and students who are connected to them to showcase their accomplishments and promote increased access to the arts for people with disabilities. (Phoebe Jen Indino)
The program also aims to advocate for transparency and accountability in governance, positively reinforce good performers, popularize replicable best practices, and identify possible interventions to improve LGU performance.
Continue; http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/295986/disabled-asked-joing-arts-tilt
The International Organization on Arts and Disability; http://www.vsarts.org/x16.xml
Posted by jicafriends at January 4, 2011 10:46 AM