Links to organisations who specialise in making music accessible for individuals with specific needs.

DRAKE MUSIC

Drake Music are a Disabled-led organisation and work with Disabled people of all ages, from school children having their first instrumental lessons to professional Disabled musicians.  They work where music, disability and technology meet to create opportunities and instruments that make music fully accessible and get more people involved in music-making at all levels.

JESSIE'S FUND

Jessie's Fund helps children with additional and complex needs or serious illness to communicate by using music.  They work with children in hospices and Special Schools, as well as providing training and support for educators and music therapists.

MERU

Meru design and build adaptive equipment for people with Disabilities.  Their product range includes adaptations for musical instruments.

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MUSIC AND THE DEAF

Music and the Deaf is the UK's only charity dedicated to using music to help people with hearing loss unlock their potential.  Their bespoke service offers workshops, talks, training and projects.

NORDOFF ROBBINS

Nordoff Robbins is the UK’s largest music therapy charity, that uses music to enrich the lives of people with life-limiting illness, disabilities or feelings of isolation.

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OHMI: THE ONE HANDED MUSICAL INSTRUMENT TRUST

OHMI adapt musical instruments so that children and adults with physical impairments toplay the instruments they want to play, when they want to play themandwhere they want to play them.  As well as the adaptation service, they specialise in instrumental tuition for children with upper limb impairments, research and raising awareness.

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YAMSEN: YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION for MUSIC ANDF SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS

YAMSEN provide and support a range of activities for people with additional needs and those who work with them.