Master Innovators: Accessibility in the arts and everywhere. | Nicole Malinoff | TEDxSalem

In this personal talk, Nicole explores disability representation in the arts. She discusses practical inclusion strategies for dance and everything, as well as the benefits that full inclusion could have on our world. Nicole Malinoff is a congenital amputee, disability advocate, dancer, performer, and teacher. She began studying dance in 2007 and teaching in 2015. Through her personal experience and observations, she has gained insight on effective, as well as ineffective attempts at inclusion practices in dance, and has discovered ways to apply those practices in everyday life. She lives in Eugene, Oregon and teaches weekly classes. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@spaceslugroyalty]

I love this talk. Fierce and unique, unapologetic and beautiful and progressive.

[@stevegibb4541]

This gives me a view of the disabled (and others) that I didn't have before. Nicole has the ability to express a thought and a message in a manner that a diverse group can understand. I was enlightened with her message and I was most impressed with the presentation.. Thank you Nicole -

[@Lina4peace]

Amazing! Nicole, wow! Wonderful!

Amazing talk! 🤘🏻❤

[@billhamilton7524]

Nicole you are ABSOLUTELY AMAZING !!! I am so impressed with your speaking ability's,,i had no idea you were so damn smart ,,GREAT JOB !! Love you . Your Uncle Bill