Creative writing
27 April 2010
Within this section you will find short stories and poetry by disabled and deaf writers. DAO likes to publish creative writing that is informed by the experience of disability - adding to the rich tapestry of experience from our perspective.
Please let us know what you think of the writing published here, by filling in the comment form at the end of each page.
If you are interested in submitting poetry or prose that to publish in this section, please send an email to editor[at]disabilityartsonline.org.uk
Short story: A Dying Breed by Ann Young
26 April 2011
Ann Young relates a story about life in a Special School in the 60s and 70s. This story is dedicated to Brian, June and Gary who died whilst attending the Palace School, Ely in Cambridgeshire.
Poetry: David Trippas presents poems on life in the asylum
15 December 2010
DAO publishes two poems with accompanying photographs from David Trippas, founder member of Survivors Speak Out.
Short play: Bob Williams-Findlay presents Nothing to Fear
9 November 2010
DAO is delighted to present a short play by Bob Williams-Findlay, (Former Chairperson of the British Council of Disabled People) - entitled 'Nothing to Fear'
Poetry: Sarah Ismail
2 July 2010
DAO presents a selection of poems from Listen To The Silence - a collection about life with a physical disability by Sarah Ismail.
Poetry: Maureen Oliver
4 June 2010
Maureen Oliver has had several collections of her poetry and writing published by Chipmunka. Her poetry reflects her experience of the psychiatric system.
Poetry: Deaf Bitch
19 May 2010
Dao presents a selection of poems that tackle barriers in society from a deaf women's experience
Short story: Matt Padmore's 'Can Zombies Run?'
31 December 2009
Matt Padmore kick starts 2010 with a hilarious short story: Can Zombies Run?
New writing: Peter Street's memoirs
26 December 2009
Writer Peter Street recalls the first chapter of his life: "Disability has been a big part of my life. It is who I am. In many ways it has been the making of me..."
Peter Street remembers Jimmy
21 August 2009
A new piece of prose from disabled writer Peter Street evokes a vivid picture of a day centre somewhere in the north of England in May 1983
Peter Street: As the Crow Flies
1 February 2007
A novella for younger readers by award-winning writer Peter Street.
Colin Cameron
1 February 2007
A series of short stories by Colin Cameron exploring the disabling attitudes faced by disabled people on a daily basis.
Peter Street: Collection of poetry and short stories
16 December 2006
A collection of poetry and short stories by Peter Street
Karen Sheader: Planet of the Blind
16 December 2006
Assessing Lord Nelson: Shag Sketch 006
16 December 2006
Gabriel Pepper
16 December 2006
Gabriel Pepper explores the issue of managing PAs
Rachel Gadsden: Beyond the Asylum
1 October 2005
Allan Sutherland: Paddy Masefield Poems
1 July 2005
Penny Pepper: The Brown Pot
1 July 2005
Danny Start: Blogbitch
1 June 2005