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UK project to help bring music to cochlear users

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Cochlear implants help those with severe to profound hearing loss perceive speech but the technology has difficulties communicating the complexities of music. A new initiative in the UK aims to create a series of exercises which will enable notes to be distinguished and enjoyed by the listener.

The Music Focus Group is holding a series of workshops which will explore the aspects of music which can be appreciated by cochlear users. The findings of the research will then guide the production of music specifically for those with the implants.


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Commentary: Getty-Google partnership misses the mark on accessibility

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The Getty Museum recently announced that it would be the first museum to collaborate with Google, and using Google’s image recognition application Google Goggles, offer visitors the chance to learn more about the artworks.

Visitors to the Getty Museum can take a photo using Google Goggles on their Android phone or iPhone and immediately access more information about the work of art as well as commentary from artists and curators.


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UK Festival Awards puts more focus on festival accessibility

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The UK Festival Awards is the annual awards for the contemporary music festival industry and the benchmark by which festival goers rate their experiences. Considered a coveted prize for organisers, this year’s awards will include disabled access in the criteria.

Generated by the Attitude is Everything campaign which aims to improve deaf and disabled people’s access to live music events, the judging criteria will be across all categories, but the winner of the Best Grassroots Festival will receive a  £1,000 bursary to go towards access and disability equality training.


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