09/18/2009 New Online Television show about roommates with downs syndrome and Williams syndrome This series follows the ups and the downs in the lives of a group of 20-something housemates with learning difficulties (4 with Downs Syndrome, 1 with Williams Syndrome). http://www.the-specials.com/home

06/16/2009 Under the agreement, Westminster Fibers will develop a new fabric collection under their FreeSpirit fabric brand featuring the acclaimed, vibrantly colored artwork by award-winning blind painter George Mendoza, who has twice been featured in PBS documentaries: The George Mendoza Story, narrated by Robert Duvall (1989) and Vision of the Soul — The George Mendoza Story (2006). The new 100% cotton fabric collection, which will debut in October 2009 at the International Quilt Market Show in Houston, Texas, will feature various paintings from George's larger body of work, which has touched millions of lives through a rigorous career filled with gallery shows, personal appearances and media coverage. High-resolution fabric images available for download here: http://www.kerncomm.com/MendozaFabrics.zip.

05/26/2009 Trustees for Holton Lee Holton Lee exists to improve the quality of life for disabled people through the arts and creativity, the environment and personal growth and spirituality. They are looking for both a new chair of trustees and new trustees to bring energy, fresh perspectives and diverse skills and experience to Holton Lee. They are particularly keen to recruit disabled people to the board in line with their long-term aim to be a disability led organisation.

05/26/2009 Last week Oska Bright has launched its fundraising campaign for a new mobile cinema. They want to raise GBP 450,000 to design, build and run the cinema. Housed in a converted Routemaster bus, it will take films to those members of the learning disabled community who have no access to transport, offering them the opportunity to watch inspirational, award winning short films. http://www.oskabright.co.uk/

05/21/2009 New Disability Action Plan for national arts agency In conjunction with Arts Access Australia, the Australia Council for the Arts has developed a new arts and disability action plan 2008 - 2010 to guide the organisation in its operations, programs and strategies in relation to access and equity for people with disabilities. For more information - http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/about_us/policies2/disability_and_the_arts_action_plan_2008-2010

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