LIFI26: Tasha Ghouri & Evelyn Glennie – Strength beyond the silence
What does it take to succeed when the world isn’t built with you in mind? Join an inspiring conversation with remarkable women who have challenged attitudes on disability and turned their unique perspectives into their greatest strengths.
Award-winning deaf percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie and content creator and deaf advocate Tasha Ghouri will explore how they have each broken barriers, challenged stereotypes, and forged their own paths to success.
Hosted by broadcaster and arts accessibility campaigner Dr Hannah French, this uplifting fireside chat will delve into inclusion, resilience, and the limitless potential of human talent.
Host: Dr Hannah French
In conversation with Dame Evelyn Glennie and Tasha Ghouri
Part of the LCIP 2026 Programme
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