The Summer Programme for Interact @ the RA is now bookable online at http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/education/access-and-communities/access-programme-of-events,1391,AR.html and can be found on the Magic website http://www.magicdeaf.org.uk/ as well as on our Facebook page ‘Raaccess Programme’.

·  Friday 15 July, John Wilson will be presenting an interactive talk about the Hungarian Photography exhibition in BSL. 
·  Friday 22 July, Kim Jacobson will be leading an interactive gallery tour of the Summer Exhibition in English with lipspeaking support from Jeannette Burton.  This event will take place in the Keeper’s Room.
·  Friday 12 August, Nadia Nadarajah will be delivering an interactive talk about the Summer Exhibition in BSL.
·  Friday 9 September, Kate Horbury will be presenting an interactive talk about the Hungarian Photography exhibition in English with lipspeaking support from Vicky Waite.

These events mostly take place in the Fine Rooms where drinks will be served from 5.30pm.  You will have the chance to explore the exhibition after the talk.
Tickets cost £3 and supporters have free entrance.  Book online at http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/education/access-and-communities/access-programme-of-events,1391,AR.html.
Please contact me if you have any queries.

Kate Horbury

Access Officer
Education Department
Royal Academy of Arts
Burlington House
Piccadilly
London
W1J 0BD

Tel: +44 (0)20 7300 5732
Fax: +44 (0)20 7300 8013
Email: kate.horbury@royalacademy.org.uk

Audio Description & Handling Session
Monday 25 July, 11-1
Hungarian Photography
Description and multi sensory handling session delivered by exhibition curator Colin Ford, Bridget Crowley and Harry Baxter over a cup of coffee in the Saloon, followed by a visit to the exhibition.

Lipspeaking Talk
Friday 22 July, 6-7 (Drinks served from 5.30)
Summer Exhibition
Interactive slide presentation and gallery talk by Kim Jacobson with lipspeaking support from Jeannette Burton.  Drinks will be served in the Fine Rooms from 5.30pm.

BSL Interactive Talk
Friday 15 July, 6-7
Hungarian Photography
John Wilson presents this interactive talk in BSL.

Early Morning Private View for Wheelchair Users
Friday 22 July, 9-10
Hungarian Photography
Explore the exhibition with an introductory tour by Harry Baxter

InMind at the RA - Coffee and Conversation
A programme for visitors with dementia & their carers, based in the Fine Rooms
Monday 4 July, 11-12.30
Classical Capers
Discuss artworks and participate in a handling session led by Francesca Herrick and Kate Horbury, all accompanied by tea and coffee.
Supported by The Evan Cornish Foundation
An event held in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Society for National Dementia Awareness Week
£3, book online www.royalacademy.org.uk/education/access-and-communities

For more tour news please contact the venue.

Website links

• National Portrait Gallery website


• Royal Academy of Arts' Access Events homepage.


• The Royal Collection website

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