This panel, hosted as part of the British Academy’s The Age of Self series, featured Donna McCormack and Ingrid Young discussing the Doing Disability Futures project, in conversation with academic Tom Shakespeare and artist Christopher Samuel. The panel discussion took place on the 8th April 2026, and the on-site event featured a preview of the projects digital exhibition, We Build Other Worlds.
How can art, performance and creativity deepen our understanding of disability - and create powerful ways to share lived experiences?
This thought-provoking panel and exhibition will share stories that explore the impact of ableism on the possibilities of equitable futures. Discover how creativity and storytelling challenge stereotypes, amplify disabled voices, and open space for new conversations.
This event will also be recorded and live streamed on YouTube.
This event has live subtitles delivered by 121 Captions and a BSL interpreter.
The British Academy building is fully accessible. For further details, please visit the Accessibility at the British Academy page.