An installation on the Urdd Esiteddfod maes spells out Croeso in colourful triangles, young people relax on the grass in front of the sign

New partnership with Urdd Gobaith Cymu

New Partnership to Improve Urdd Eisteddfod Access

As a result of a new partnership with Taking Flight & Disability Arts Cymru, the Urdd is working to improve the accessibility of its artistic events, including the Urdd Eisteddfod festival’s site, which attracts 76,000 competitors every year.

To help put improvements in place, the Urdd is searching for young members to join its new Accessibility Forum, with support from the Arts Council of Wales. The aim is to attract individuals between 16 and 25 who can share experiences or expertise in the field of disability and accessibility to the arts, to work with Urdd Eisteddfod Organisers, gain work experience in organising events, and ensure that the festival’s site and activities are accessible and inclusive, in line with the ‘Urdd for All’ strategy.

To kickstart the partnership, the Urdd Eisteddfod’s staff have received disability access and inclusion training by DAC and will receive BSL and inclusion training from Taking Flight. In collaboration with partners, the Urdd will create resources and information packs for blind and D/deaf visitors. The Urdd will also be working closely with ‘Attitude is Everything’, an organisation that helps improve disabled people’s access to live music events.

For the full announcement, visit the Urdd’s website

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Canton, Cardiff, CF5 1QE
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University of South Wales
86-88 Adam St
Cardiff CF24 2FN

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