Words Unwound: Writing Ourselves into the World with AccessAbility Arts
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Event Summary
Event Description
This access-led spoken word workshop centres disabled and Neurodivergent lived experience, using poetry as a tool for self-expression, agency, and narrative control.
The session is designed to be calm, flexible, and low-pressure, with multiple ways to participate (writing, listening, thinking, or sharing).
No previous writing or performance experience is required.
Tuesday 24th March, 6-7pm
Online Workshop
£5 session/£3 concessions
ABOUT ACCESSABILITY ARTS
AccessAbility Arts is a Midlands-based unincorporated association championing inclusive and accessible creativity, providing opportunities for people of all abilities to express themselves through spoken word, writing, exhibitions, workshops, talks, and publishing initiatives.
Co-founded by DK and Lisa, the organisation is driven by lived experience, artistic excellence, and a strong commitment to breaking down barriers in the arts. Through dynamic programmes, regional events, and growing community networks, AccessAbility Arts nurtures diverse voices, celebrates talent, and creates welcoming spaces where creativity, connection, and inclusion thrive.
ABOUT WORDS UNWOUND
Words Unwound is Beyond the Spectrum's 2026 online festival, a week-long series of workshops and talks for writers who want to slow down, reflect, and create in their authentic voice.
The festival runs from Monday 23rd March until Saturday 28th March 2026.
You can explore the full programme of talks, workshops and panels here:
https://beyondthespectrum.uk/buy-and-book/masterclasses-festivals-books/
£30 full-week tickets/£15 concessions
£5 individual sessions/£3 concessions
Event Overview
- Event Title: Words Unwound: Writing Ourselves into the World with AccessAbility Arts
- Type: Festival
- Date: Tue, 24th Mar 2026
- Location: Remote
About Writing East midlands
Writing East Midlands is the literature development agency for the region. We support writers at all stages in their careers, connecting them with opportunity, and helping them to help themselves.
We do this by running workshops and writing courses, arranging mentoring relationships and manuscript appraisals, offering one-to-one career development sessions, organising conferences and helping with festivals and events around the region.