D-PAN: Waiting for the World to Change

The D-PAN (Deaf Performing Artists Network) interpretation of John Mayer’s song, “Waiting on the World to Change”.

Hat-tip to Alvan.

The challenges of mouth-painting

I discovered (via JulesLife) this article by Gilbert Tan, member of the Mouth & Foot Painting Artists (MFPA) Singapore. He shares the challenges he faced when he picked up mouth-painting.

Learning how to painting well already requires patience and practice (I dabble in some artwork once in a while). And to do it with your mouth? Wow.

Just take a look at some of the artwork that these artists can do — featured at this post (Malaysian MFP artists?)

I also learned there’s Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists of the World (AMFPA). Here’s the link to the Singapore page (some artists are listed at the end of the page).

UK Disability Charity says travel industry ignores disabled

This is old news, but I read it only recently. From BBC News (29 Aug 2005):

Disabled holidaymakers face so many problems travelling abroad that many do not bother taking a holiday, disability charity Leonard Cheshire warns.

The charity says that disabled people encounter difficulties from the moment they try to make a booking.

It is calling on tour operators, the government and the EU to improve access in a number of ways.

The industry admits that there is room for improvement but says some progress has been made.

Full article here.