Is equal opportunity for people with disabilities a human rights issue?
Yes. But an economic issue, too. Worldwide artists with disabilities given the chance to develop their skills can lift themselves out of poverty. Poverty is an economic issue as well as a social one. Teach people skills and they can get themselves out of poverty. Q: Why do you believe it is so difficult for artists with disabilities to receive the recognition they deserve? A: People don’t realize the arts challenge the artist mentally and physically. Because they don’t, people believe an artist with a disability is an oxymoron. When people see the works of artists with disabilities their opinions change, and they start supporting the arts. To spur competition, the works of artists with disabilities should also be included with artists without disabilities. This promotes integration between artists with and without disabilities. Q: How important is improving accessibility to artistic events? A: When communities sponsor art exhibits, they need to make sure they are physically accessible
