{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6619c0047594ee001607ad64/66e0d24f6a253561efaa004a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Monthly Meet-up Session: Joanne Roughton-Arnold","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6619c0047594ee001607ad64/1726009674320-f505ef34-e011-45f7-bbb3-80196d474cca.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, we welcome <strong>Joanne Roughton-Arnold</strong>.&nbsp;Joanne is a visually impaired soprano and CEO and Creative Director of <strong>formidAbility</strong>, the UK's only disability-led opera company (to our knowledge).&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Joanne covers topics including:</p><p>• Her work as a leader in disability arts, including starting up formidAbility.</p><p>• Her experiences of performing in opera with a visual impairment, including singing with the <strong>Paraorchestra</strong>.</p><p>• Her experiences of applying for <strong>Arts Council England</strong> funding, and how she has helped to improve the experience for other disabled applicants.</p>","author_name":"Sound Without Sight"}