Community Focus Inclusive Arts

08/09/2026

Our first Live Dis-labled Forum brought together disabled and neurodivergent people, parents and our wider community to explore what becomes possible when people are given the opportunity to take part, create and contribute.

Andrea opens the forum by looking back at how Dis-labled grew from a conversation around a lunch table into a podcast with 70 episodes, and this is only the beginning.

Watch the clip, then catch the full What Happens When Inclusion Works? | Live Dis-labled Forum on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Please share the episode and help us spread the word.

07/08/2026

What a night!

A look back at our first Dis-labled Forum, bringing together some of the brilliant people and organisations we’ve worked with and met through Dis-labled over the past three years.

A huge thank you to our panel and to everyone who joined the conversation. The evening was full of amazing stories, conversations, ideas and insights, celebrating what can happen when people are included, given opportunities and, most importantly, heard.

And thank you to The National Lottery Community Fund and The National Lottery players for supporting Dis-labled and helping us make events like this possible.

This was our first Dis-labled Forum, but definitely not our last.

We’ll be back. Bigger and better.

31/07/2026

Community Choir Starts Tomorrow! New Start Time: 10:45am

Our popular Saturday Community Choir, part of our Dis-labled project, returns tomorrow.

If you're returning this term, please note our new start time of 10:45am.

Led by Zara Paris Donaldson, Community Choir is a welcoming and inclusive space where people can build confidence, develop their voices and enjoy making music together. Everyone is welcome, whatever your singing experience.

Starts: Saturday 1st August
Time: 10:45am to 1:00pm
The six week term runs every Saturday until 5th September.

£50 for the full six week term
To book or find out more:
020 3743 2326
[email protected]

Please share this post with anyone who might enjoy joining our choir.

30/07/2026

Limited places remaining for Community Focus Summer Art School.

Our Summer Art School starts soon and there are still places available.

Join us for three days of creativity in a friendly, welcoming and inclusive environment. Explore painting, drawing and a range of creative techniques with experienced tutors.

Choose from:

Week 1
Monday 10th, Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th August

Week 2
Monday 17th, Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th August

Week 3
Monday 24th, Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th August

11.00am to 3.00pm every day
£45 per day
Please bring a packed lunch.

Book now while places remain.

Book online:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSep5skX81AAWFF-vajrS9OwjfzUXZy4ZzGaKwNKWwAiSnkyHA/viewform

For enquiries:
020 3743 2326
[email protected]

29/07/2026

A heartfelt thank you to The National Lottery Community Fund and everyone who plays The National Lottery.

Thanks to your support through the Reaching Communities programme, Dis-labled will continue giving disabled and neurodivergent people a platform to share their stories, experiences and achievements for the next three years.

This short says it better than we ever could. Thank you.

23/07/2026

Last chance to visit!

Today is your final opportunity to see the Community Focus Summer Exhibition & Festival 2026 at artsdepot before the exhibition comes down.

For the past month, we've been proud to showcase an inspiring collection of artwork created by our talented students. This semester's exhibition, themed Botanicals and Nature, celebrates creativity through painting, ceramics, textiles, photography and more.

We'd like to say a huge thank you to artsdepot for hosting this year's exhibition and supporting inclusive arts.

At Community Focus, we hold two exhibitions every year, giving our students the opportunity to share their achievements with family, friends and the wider community.

If you haven't visited yet, today is your chance. We'd love to see you!

23/07/2026

Last 24 Hours to Visit!

There's just one day left to experience the Community Focus Summer Exhibition & Festival 2026 at artsdepot.

Over the past month, we've been delighted to share the creativity and talent of our artists with hundreds of visitors. If you haven't had the chance to visit yet, now is the perfect time.

Featuring this year's theme, Botanicals and Nature, the exhibition showcases beautiful paintings, ceramics, textiles, photography and mixed media created by artists with learning disabilities, autism and additional needs.

Final day: Tomorrow, 24th July
Venue: artsdepot, 5 Nether Street, North Finchley, London N12 0GA

Entry is free and everyone is welcome. We'd love to see you before the exhibition closes.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post.

21/07/2026

Thanks to The National Lottery The National Lottery Community Fund, the Dis-labled Podcast has been awarded three years of funding.

This means we can continue giving disabled and neurodivergent people a platform to share their stories, grow in confidence, and reach even more people through our podcast.

In this special episode, we celebrate the journey so far, hear what the podcast means to our presenters, and say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way.

🎧 Watch or listen now: [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2409167/episodes/19478624-big-news-the-national-lottery-community-fund-is-backing-dis-labled

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14/07/2026

Can humour really change the way you see a difficult day?

In this clip from the Dis-labled Podcast, Jonathan shares how finding humour can help him through life’s tougher moments.

Full episode is here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2409167/episodes/19058885-can-laughter-positivity-help-you-live-longer

What helps you keep smiling?

07/07/2026

What is it really like living with Multiple Sclerosis?

This week on the Dis-labled Podcast, Marcus shares his honest and inspiring story of living with MS. From the daily challenges he faces to the importance of staying positive, Marcus reminds us that disability doesn’t define who we are.

Along the way, he talks about his love of Marvel superheroes, the people who support him, and the advice that’s helped him face life with optimism and determination.

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/HyAewSQziyU

If you enjoy the episode, please like, comment and share to help more disabled voices be heard.

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