Our case study subjects were all asked similar questions. You can see the answers they gave to each question by following the links here. Click on the question to see the responses. Not every person gave a response to every question.
When did you know you wanted to work in the arts? What did those around you think?
Where did you access your training? How was it? Did it prepare you for work?
How have you managed to get work?
Who was it with? Where? Doing what? What did you learn from it?
How do you manage access in relation to work? How has your access been organised with employers and colleagues?
How have you found working with other deaf or disabled people?
Have you found working with non-disabled people?
How did it feel when you gained the recognition you now have? What do you want to do next?
How do you manage the money/benefits situation? If your impairment means you incur extra costs, how have you managed that situation within work?
To employers and to deaf and disabled people entering the arts.