More Able Than Dis: Accessible Music in America provides a research guide which serves as a storehouse for information on accessibility in music, specifically in the U.S.

BSO Resound is a professional disabled-led ensemble made up of musicians led by James Rose, BSO Change Maker and Conductor.

The ex-Arizona representative was shot ten years ago. She's rebuilt her life with constant therapy, including playing the French Horn, which helps with her ability to speak. - PBS News Hour

On WXXI Classical our hosts will celebrate how musicians with disabilities have overcome challenges to enrich classical music. Read stories about many of these musicians and work that is being done around the world to make music and performing more accessible by and for all.

Beethoven’s only opera, Fidelio, written as the famous composer reckoned with deafness, has been innovatively semi-staged with Gustavo Dudamel leading the LA Philharmonic and artists from Deaf West Theatre.

WXXI News has gathered three artists for Dialogue on Disability Week, a partnership between WXXI and Al Sigl Community of Agencies, in conjunction with the Herman and Margaret Schwartz Community Series.

“Accessibility is not an act of charity,” Adrian told an audience in Boston, where he is now an orchestra conductor at the Conservatory Lab Charter School. “It’s one of lifting the ceiling of potential development so that all children can explore this world, but also possibly create new ones.”

Paraorchestra is redefining what an orchestra should be.

Brazilian pianist João Carlos Martins had not played with 10 fingers since he lost the use of his hands due to injury and chronic disease.

“Autistic children really want to be heard and speak for themselves. Being autistic somewhat conditions me to being passed over when someone asks a question and they look at my mom for the answer. I want people to take the time to communicate with autistic people and actually hear us for we have a lot to say.” - Rithik Sinhasan, Amplify Series Advisory Council member.