Ideas for Disabled Resources

Virtual Musical Instruments:  Adrian Anantawan at TEDxCambridge 2011 (video, 11:05) Canadian violinist Adrian Anantawan adapted his instrument so he could perform despite physical disability. He has risen to such a high level of technique that he has performed solo with the Toronto Symphony. In this TED-talk, he introduces virtual musical instruments designed to help children and people with disabilities perform music, with extraordinary results.

Jon Michael Ogletree, Come Thou Font  (video, 4:15)  Jon Michael Ogletree is a piano phenomenon from Birmingham, Alabama on Youtube who was born as a little person.  His grace and profundity pour out through the music, like the Font referred to in this hymn. 

Australian Network on Disability:  Disability etiquette  (few-minute read)  A resource for interacting with people with physical or mental disabilities in a respectful way.   How to engage with family, friends, and colleagues who have visible or invisible disabilities.  An additional list of resources is available on the left of the page, including special considerations during COVID-19 and inclusive language.