Image: Gold circle on a black background. In the centre of the circle in black writing is the text Disabled Poets Prize 2023

Disabled Poets Prize

The Disabled Poets Prize is a new award for deaf and disabled poets. There are very few opportunities to celebrate the work of deaf and disabled poets. CRIPtic Arts is proud to be a partner on a project designed by myself – founder and Artistic Director Jamie Hale to address that. About the prize The first Disabled Poets Prize is open for entries from UK-based deaf and disabled poets from 1st September – 31st October. We will hold the inaugural awards in 2023. We are launching this, alongside Spread the Word and Verve Poetry Press & Festival, and for me,…