Universal Music Design Collaborates with Portland Community College to Promote Accessible Music
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At Universal Music Design, we are dedicated to fostering inclusivity in the arts by making music accessible to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) community. Recently, we had the privilege of collaborating with Portland Community College's Music and Sonic Arts Creative Capstone course on their art gallery installation, "The Third Thing."
Our involvement in this project was part of our ongoing mission to educate the community on integrating accessibility into music creation. The capstone course provided an invaluable platform for students to learn about and implement strategies for making music more inclusive for the DHH community. Through hands-on experience and innovative approaches, these students are now equipped to continue creating accessible music beyond the course.
One of the key outcomes of this collaboration is the increased awareness and commitment among the students to prioritize accessibility in their musical endeavors. We are confident that the knowledge and skills they have gained will have a lasting impact, promoting a more inclusive musical landscape.
Looking ahead, our commitment to this cause remains strong. This fall, Dillon Simeone, our deaf lead design engineer, will be enrolling at Portland Community College as a pilot student in the same capstone program. The goal is to pioneer new paths for the DHH community, ensuring that accessibility improvements continue to be a central focus in music education and creation.
We are excited about the future and the potential for further collaborations that enhance accessibility in the arts. Stay tuned for more updates on our initiatives and projects aimed at making music an inclusive experience for all.