Welly O'Brien performs in Heartland by Scarabeus, Candoco and Nicky Singer
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A future of dependent living
The closure of the Independent Living Fund and cuts to the Access to Work scheme will lead to a massive reduction in the number of disabled people participating and working in the mainstream arts world, warns Helen Bayliss.
Government money for people with disabilities can be vital, giving much needed financial help for people struggling with everyday life due to physical or mental health conditions. However, recent cuts...
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