As an all-white disabled-led disability arts charity we are acutely aware of the representational challenges we face. Diversity needs to be intersectional and in concentrating on specific areas of diversity we have neglected others, for which we sincerely apologise.
We are actively working to address this.
In the short term our intention is that both our recently announced artistic commissions and the programme for our festival in November will provide a platform for the voices of the black disabled community.
In the medium to long term, DaDaFest is going through a period of significant, structural change. We therefore find ourselves with a real opportunity to change the composition of both our senior executive and charity management structures and processes to ensure that we better reflect all disabled communities.
As we work towards making these changes and announcing concrete actions, we welcome challenge and support to help make this happen.
If you'd like to get in touch with us, please email info@dadafest.co.uk