First disability festival taking place in Birmingham
It is being hosted by Birmingham City University.
Last updated 6th Jul 2024
A festival celebrating pride in being disabled is happening in Birmingham today for the first time.
Hosted by Birmingham City University (BCU), it will bring together disabled talent in live performances, sports, and interactive games like wheelchair basketball and blind football.
The free event will take place at Curzon Building at BCU between 12 noon and 4pm.
Vice Chancellor, Professor David Mba said: “Our University is renowned for being diverse and inclusive. This is demonstrated by our recent signing of the Disabled Student Commitment which will support our continuous efforts to improve the experiences of disabled students and ensure that we remove any barriers they face.
“The Festival offers a fantastic opportunity to come together and celebrate the contributions of our disabled community.”
It’s partners include Ways for Wellbeing UK CIC, BMet College, SCCB, Arts Therapies UK, Augmented Lifestyle CIC and Sakeenah Foundation.
One of the organisers and director of Ways for Wellbeing UK CIC, Nabila Gardner feels the festival will motivate those with disabilities to feel proud of their identity.
“We know what it is like to not be seen and recognised for our work.
“We all have different ways of being included in our world and we are proud that we do things differently.” she added.