“Let’s PASS” is a dynamic and transformative initiative that challenges existing narratives surrounding disabilities in the performing arts. It serves as a rallying cry for change, urging a fresh perspective and greater inclusivity. At its core, the project aims to address the underrepresentation and limited visibility of artists and audiences with cognitive and sensory disabilities within live performances and the broader realm of performing arts.
Key Points
Project Name: “Let’s PASS” (Promoting Accessible Shows)
Objective: To promote accessibility, engagement, and visibility for individuals with cognitive and sensory disabilities in the performing arts.
Funding: Co-funded by the Creative Europe Program of the European Union.
Collaborators:
Lead Coordinator: Fondazione Arturo Toscanini (Italy)
Partner Organizations: ACCAC (Finland), En Dynamei (Greece), Studio Citadela (Czech Republic)
Through innovative strategies, artistic collaborations, and community involvement, “Let’s PASS” seeks to create a more inclusive and vibrant cultural landscape. By dismantling barriers and amplifying voices, it aims to transform the performing arts into an arena where everyone can participate and thrive.
The performance, titled The Joy of Life, is an inclusive, multi-sensory co-creation featuring a quartet, performers and a video orchestra. It aims to celebrate life itself, exploring the following questions: How do
you celebrate life? What do you celebrate with your life? What enables us to celebrate life? What would you do if it were the last day on Earth?
On 13 December, starting at 9:30 a.m. at the CPM Toscanini, the final international conference of the European project Let’s PASS will be held. A day of discussion, research and networking dedicated to accessibility in culture, with contributions from experts, operators and artists from all over Europe. A whole day of discussion, in-depth analysis and […]
Let’s PASS continues to be a hot topic in Prague too! During the Christmas brunch organised on 11 December 2025 by the Creative Europe office in Prague, Studio Citadel a gave a brief presentation of the PASS project to the new head of the Czech office and distributed invitations to the International Conference scheduled for […]
On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, on 3 December 2025 at 8.30 pm in the Concert Hall of the Casa della Musica in Parma, there will be a concert-event organised by the Creative Europe project “LET’S PASS”.The event marks the conclusion of the European PASS project, dedicated to promoting accessibility […]
«Starting from the needs of children with the most difficulties and making them into opportunities for all is the starting point for all kinds of change.»
Beatrice Vitali
[from the book “Reading Inclusioni” by Emili and Macchia]
